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An order may close an area to entry or may restrict the use of an area by applying prohibitions authorized in the Code of Federal Regulations. Orders include Fire Area Closures.
The closure area starts at the beginning of the bridge crossing French Cabin Creek on Forest Road 4310. Access is limited to pedestrian, bicycle, and motorized traffic no greater than 800 pounds. This closure is for the bridge only, but effectively limits motorized access beyond the bridge closure for motorcycles only. Cars and trucks are too heavy to cross bridge safely.
Area(s):
Blue Creek Trail #1426, Mad River Trail #1409.1 (Upper), Alder Ridge ORV Trail #1523, Chikamin Tie ORV Trail #1561, Chikamin Tie ORV Trailhead
Date(s): Oct 13, 2021
These Upper Mad River Trails are CLOSED for the season to wheeled travel and pack and saddle stock until posted open, usually in mid July.
Upper Mad River #1409.1
Alder Ridge #1523
Upper Chickamin #1561 and Pond Camp Loop
Blue Creek #1426
The annual seasonal closure is to protect natural resources, minimize damage to trails, and maintain quality trail systems. The seasonal closure protects trails from damage caused by wheeled and stock travel on muddy trails. When closed, the trails are open to hikers only. Trails are usually opened to wheeled and stock travel in mid July.
Be sure to stay on open trails and out of meadows.
The Icicle-Peshastin Irrigation District and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be installing a new fish screen from August 2021 – through June 2022.
Trail users should anticipate the potential for 15-30 minute delays from the Icicle Creek bridge through the first ¼ mile of trail during March – April 2022. Flaggers will be on site to assure the safety of those accessing the area. Trail users should also expect the intermittent presence of heavy machinery and construction noise. Please observe closures associated with private property and the construction area.
See interactive Closures Map for current information on area and trail closures due to wildfires, other emergencies or projects on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and other forests in the northwest. You can zoom way in on map and click closure area for details.
An outbreak of mountain pine beetle is causing high mortality rates in lodgepole pines surrounding and within Rider's Camp. This has rendered the campground unsafe for occupation. There are over 300 hazard trees that pose a safety threat to the public. Rider's Camp will be closed until hazard tree mitgation happens, which is anticipated to occur in 2022.
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