Mt. Hood National Forest
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The Mt. Hood National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres, about one-third of it designated wilderness. The Forest offers year-round recreation opportunities and its watersheds provide drinking water to 1 million people in the greater Portland area.
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Wildfire Crisis Strategy on Mt. Hood
In early 2023, the Mt. Hood National Forest was selected to receive additional funding as part of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. This landscape comprises Federal, State, Tribal, and private lands on and around the Mt. Hood National Forest and the project area includes three firesheds, several wilderness areas, and the Bull Run watershed.
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Recent News
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Volunteers invited to join clean-up along Upper Clackamas River
Release Date: Sep 11, 2024
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Easterly flow of winds expected to increase fire danger across Pacific Northwest
Release Date: Sep 5, 2024
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closures; includes PCT detour
- Summit Rest Area closing for improvements Sept. 4 to 24
- Dog River Trailhead temporary closure
- Access to LaDee Flats temporarily limited
- Roadwork may impact Lake Harriet access this summer
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road