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High Rock Closure Area
The High Rock Lookout and approximately 150 feet at and around the historic fire lookout will be closed from August 24, 2026 to October 31, 2026 for continued restoration work by volunteers.
The closure area will be indicated by temporary fencing and signage. In the interest of safety, the public is asked to respect the closure area. High Rock Trail #266 and Trailhead are now open for visitation.
Alert Start Date: August 24, 2026
Alert End Date: October 31, 2026
Order Number: 06-03-05-26-02
Contact Information
Contact Name: Gifford Pinchot National Forest Supervisor’s Office
Contact Number: (360) 891-5000
Associated Documents
Forest Order
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST COWLITZ VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT RANDLE, WASHINGTON
FOREST ORDER NO. 06-03-05-26-02
HIGH ROCK LOOKOUT AREA CLOSURE
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the area described in this order and depicted on Exhibit A, within and/or administered by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. These prohibitions will be effective beginning August 24, 2026, and will remain in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.
PROHIBITIONS:
1. Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this order is to protect public and personnel health and safety due to construction operations on the High Rock Lookout located at the terminus of NFS Trail # 266 High Rock Trail.
AREA CLOSURE:
All National Forest System (NFS) lands are closed to all occupancy and travel within the described closure area boundary and as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A):
- Within 150 feet of the High Rock Lookout foundation and structure.
EXEMPTIONS:
- Any Federal, State, or County officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this order.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or
$10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581).
Executed in Vancouver, Washington, this 24th day of August 2026.