National Forest Roads
Visit our Current Conditions page for more information about weather, highway, ski, and other conditions updates.
For road conditions, traffic cameras, and construction updates visit TripCheck.com. Drive with caution and please report issues to the nearest district office.
Refer to our official, free Motor Vehicle Use Maps to view national forest roads & trails open to motorized travel. Paper maps are available at our district offices and digital versions are available on the Avenza Maps app for your smartphone.
- Don't rely solely on GPS or map apps as these might not be updated with current conditions or closures.
- Please avoid driving in muddy conditions. Driving on Forest Roads before they dry out can cause significant and lasting damage. If ruts are forming from your tires, consider postponing your trip until things dry out.
- Be aware that log hauling operations frequently take place on Forest Roads. There will usually be signs about truck traffic and/or log hauling, but please stay alert at all times.
- Pull over to give adequate passing room to oncoming vehicles. Watch out for steep drop-offs or loose surface on the shoulder. If no safe shoulder is available at your location, stop and wait for other vehicles to pull over and/or back up. Do not expect logging trucks, cars with trailers, or other large vehicles to make room for you.
Many Forest Roads on Mt. Hood close seasonally.
Driving on closed roads is illegal and you can be cited by law enforcement. It is your responsibility to know before you go:
- Some closures are in place for wildlife. Seasonal closures provide rangeland for deer and elk. Winter is an especially stressful time for these animals. Help us protect wildlife populations by obeying closure orders, gate closures, and other signage.
- Some high-elevation roads close to motor vehicles in winter due to snow. Open/close dates may be dependent on snow levels. Forest Service roads are not plowed. Roads can become very treacherous with elevation gains during winter; GPS apps won't reflect this.
- While seasonal roads are closed to motor vehicles, most are still open for winter recreation activities including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Some are also open to snowmobiling.
The Mt. Hood Snowmobile Club and Columbia Gorge Powersledders maintain a groomed system of snowmobile routes in partnership with the Mt. Hood National Forest. These clubs also maintain our warming shelters. Please respect the groomed trail systems that the clubs work so hard to maintain.
Mt. Hood National Forest Roads Table
Forest staff do their best to keep this table updated, but it may not reflect conditions on the ground. Closures due to snowfall or other natural events like landslides or flooding can occur at any time.
Contact your local district office and monitor weather, and remember: Forest Roads are not maintained for winter travel.
Barlow Ranger District - (541) 467-2291
| Road Number and Name | Conditions Updates |
|---|---|
| 1700 Long Prairie | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 1720 Brooks Meadows | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 1722 | Entirely undrivable. Alternate Route: Take 5 Mile Road to loop around to the 4440 using the 1722-160 spur. |
| 2120 to Keeps Mill Campground | Rough road. Only high-clearance vehicles recommended. |
| 2130 to Clear Creek Campground | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 2700 North/South Rd | Watch for rock falls. |
| 2710 | Rough in spots due to washboards. Watch for rock falls. |
| 2730 | Rough road, potholes and road damage. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 2730-200 to Flag Point Lookout | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 3530 Barlow Rd | Crane Creek Bridge is closed due to failed inspection approximately 0.4 miles east of the FR 4885/Barlow Road junction. Road is narrow with possible blowdowns and muddy sections throughout. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 3540 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 7/30. |
| 3550 Bennett Pass Rd | Road is closed to motorized vehicles over 50" wide seasonally, 12/1 to 4/1. ALERT: Storm damaged road. High clearance vehicles only. Use extreme caution on road. |
| 4300 Cedar Burn Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. **Partially open to over-snow use (Dec 1 - Mar 31) from its junction with FR 2640 to its junction with FR 48.** |
| 4310 Camas Prairie Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4400 Old Dufur Mill Rd | Road is closed to motorized vehicles over 50" wide seasonally, 12/1 to 4/1. This winter closure is from the junction with HWY 35 to Billy Bob Sno-Park. The road is open and plowed between Dufur and Billy Bob Sno-Park. |
| 4400-120 Rail Hollow Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4410 Lookout Mountain Rd to High Prairie Trailhead | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. Road damage due to washouts. High clearance vehicles recommended. |
| 4420 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4430 Big Butte Rd to Eightmile Campground | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4440 Fivemile Rd to Lower Eightmile Crossing Campground | |
| 4800 Wamic Rd | Road is closed to motorized vehicles over 50" wide seasonally, 12/1 to 4/1. **Partially open to over-snow use (12/1 to 4/1) from its junction with FR 2640 to its junction with FR 48.** |
| 4800-150 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4810 | Watch for potholes MP 3 - 06.5. |
4810-140, 4810-180 & 181, 4810-190, 4810-200, 4820-130, 4820-160 | CLOSED. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and electric bicycles) are prohibited year-round. Foot traffic allowed. |
| 4811 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4830 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4840 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4850 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4860 Grasshopper Rd to Badger Lake | Very rough road with storm damage. Recommended for high clearance and 4WD vehicles only. Proceed with caution. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4860-140 spur road to Badger Lake | Road is very rough. Recommended for high clearance and 4WD vehicles only. Trailers are not allowed on the 140 spur. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 03/31. |
| 4870 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4880 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4890 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4891 to Bonney Meadows | This road is storm-damaged and only passable by high-clearance vehicles. Buses and trailers are prohibited due to conditions. Proceed with extreme caution. Spur road 4891-130 has a seasonal closure from 8/16 to 10/31. |
Clackamas River Ranger District - (503) 668-1700
| Road Number and Name | Conditions Updates |
|---|---|
| Hwy 224 | Hwy 224 turns into FR 46 shortly after Ripplebrook Store. |
| 42 Skyline Rd | Seasonally closed from Skyline Sno Park to 4660 junction from 12/1 to 3/31. |
| 4200-330 to Warm Springs Cabin | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 3/31. |
| 4210 | Seasonally closed from MP 0.0 to MP 1.2 from 12/1 to 3/31. |
| 4220 SE Skyline Rd to Olallie Scenic Area | |
| 45 Hillockburn Rd | Only the upper part of FR 45 is open. The lower portion of Forest Road 45 - the small section between Memaloose Road and Hwy 224 - remains closed due to poor, unstable road conditions. |
| 46 Clackamas River Hwy to Detroit | Road is not plowed in the winter and becomes impassable due to snow. Contact the Detroit Ranger District for conditions from US Highway 22. |
| 4610 Abbott Rd/N. Fork Rd to La Dee Flats OHV Area | Construction and logging activities along FSR 4610 and some spurs are expected through fall and will resume in Spring 2025. |
| 4610-240 Frazier Turnaround | Rough road. High-clearance vehicles only. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4620 Sandstone Rd | Seasonally closed beyond MP 5.3 from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4621 Bug Creek Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 6/30 for wildlife protection. |
| 4630 Pipeline Rd to Lake Harriet | Seasonally closed (MP 0.0) from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. Seasonally closed (MP 1.35) from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 4640 Tag Creek Rd | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 4645 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 4651 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 4670 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4690 to Olallie Scenic Area | Rough road. RVs should use caution. |
| 54 Fish Creek Rd | Closed at Highway 224 junction due to fire recovery work. View Fire Closure Map. |
| 57 Oak Grove Fork Rd | |
| 5740 Stone Creek Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 58 High Rock Rd | Seasonally closed at MP 6.23 (junction 58-160) to the 42 junction from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5810 | Serves as alternate route to 57 and 58. Seasonally closed at MP 3.34 (junction 5810-150 to the 57 junction from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5820 Anvil Lake Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5830 Shell Rock/Hideaway Lake Rd | Access to 5830 blocked when NF-42 is closed seasonally. |
| 5890 Timothy Lake West Loop | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only. All other vehicles are prohibited. |
| 63 Collawash River Rd | Road may be impassable in winter due to snow. |
| 6311 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 6320 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 6321 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 7/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 6330 | Seasonally closed from 12/1 to 3/31 for wildlife protection. |
| 6380 to Elk Lake Trailhead | Bridge closed indefinitely to motor vehicles due to structural issues. Visitors can park at bridge and walk to Elk Lake Trailhead. |
| 70 Hot Springs Fork Rd to Bagby Hot Springs | Road may be impassable in winter due to snow. |
Hood River Ranger District - (541) 352-6002
| Road Number and Name | Conditions Updates |
|---|---|
| 13 Lost Lake Rd | 07/27/20: Lake Branch Bridge at mile post 10.8 is CLOSED due to rot found in bridge inspection. Bridge is northwest of Lost Lake. Bridge will need replacement. There is no time table yet for this funding request. |
| 1310 Wahtum Lake Rd | Small landslide from spring 2025 has been cleared and road is passable. Drivers should expect changing conditions and use caution on this road. |
| 1700 Long Prairie Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 18 Lolo Pass Rd | FR 18 generally receives a lot of snow and can be very treacherous to travel during winter months. High clearance 4x4 recommended with appropriate winter car kit with chains. NOT maintained for winter travel. There is no cell service. Note: Google Maps incorrectly shows the location of the FR 18 north of Lolo Pass. At the intersection, the correct route is labeled 1810 and heads southeast from the junction. The route shown on Google Maps going directly North is incorrect and leads to a private road in poor condition. |
| 2610 Frog Lake Butte Rd to Frog Lake | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2610-230 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2610-240 Wapinitia Pass | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 2610-250 Green Lake Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 2630 to Clear Lake Campground | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2630-220 & 221 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2640 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2640-230 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2660 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only - all other vehicles prohibited! |
| 2810 Green Point Rd | Watch for rocks and/or debris on the road MP 3.0 to 4.5. |
| 2820 Dead Point Rd | Infrequently maintained and in poor condition beyond MP 7.775, junction with FSR 2821 Mt. Defiance. Washout section on roadway starting 2 miles east of Rainy Lake. Passable with high clearance vehicles, but rough. |
| 2821 to Mt. Defiance | Hazardous road conditions from MP 2.3 - 3.8 due to storm damage. High clearance 4x4 vehicles with experienced operators only. |
| 2840 Laurance Lake Rd | Road is very rough at Eliot Creek. High clearance vehicles only. No trailers. |
| 3512 Cloud Cap Rd | This road is closed and gated during winter season. The road closes seasonally during freeze/thaw cycles to prevent road damage. Gate is opened when enough snow has cleared, usually in July. This road terminates at Cloud Cap Inn and Tilly Jane Campground. There is no outlet. Seasonally closes 11/30 or earlier, dependent on weather conditions. |
| 3530 The Barlow Rd | The bridge south of White River Station Campground is closed (coordinates: 45.18559, -121.58603). Barlow Rd cannot be driven continuously. It's open from Barlow Pass Trailhead off Hwy 35 to the White River Bridge, about 3 miles east of the Barlow Rd junction with Forest Road 43. Road is narrow with possible blowdowns and muddy sections throughout. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 3550 Bennett Pass Rd | Road is closed to motorized vehicles over 50" wide seasonally, 12/1 to 4/1 Vehicles Entering from Bennett Pass Snow Park/Highway 35, MP 0.0-3.0 is referred to as the, “The Terrible Traverse.” Storm damaged and very narrow road, with dangerous conditions in winter. High clearance vehicles only, proceed with extreme caution. |
| 42 Skyline Rd | Seasonally closed from Skyline Sno-Park to FR 4660 junction from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4200-240 Clear Lake Butte Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 43 Cedar Burn Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 3/31. **Partially open to over-snow use (Dec. 1 - Mar. 31) from its junction with FR 2640 to its junction with FR 48.** |
| 4320 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4330 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 44 Old Dufur Mill Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1 from the Billy Bob Sno-Park to the junction with OR 35. The road is open and plowed between Dufur and Billy Bob Sno-Park. |
Zigzag Ranger District - (503) 622-3191
| Road Number and Name | Conditions Updates |
|---|---|
| 1800 Lolo Pass Rd | Please note: Google Maps incorrectly shows the location of the FR 18 north of Lolo Pass. At the intersection, the correct route is labeled 1810 and heads southeast from the junction. The route shown on Google Maps going directly North is incorrect and leads to a private road in poor condition. FR 18 generally receives large quantities of snow and can be very treacherous to travel during winter months. High clearance 4x4 recommended with appropriate winter car kit with chains. NOT maintained for winter travel. Please be advised there is no cell service. |
| 1825 Muddy Fork Rd Old Maid Flats to Lost Creek Campground | Seasonally closed at MP 0.7 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 1828 Last Chance Mountain Rd | *Snow and ice covered in winter - USE CAUTION Typically impassable during winter months. High clearance 4x4 recommended with appropriate winter car kit with chains. NOT maintained for winter travel. Please be advised there is no cell service. |
| 1828-118 to Top Spur Trailhead | *Snow and ice covered in winter - USE CAUTION Typically impassable during winter months through April/May. |
| 2612 Still Creek Rd | Seasonally closed at MP 6.0 to jct. road 2656, 12/1 to 4/1. Local winter access maintained by area homeowners. |
| 2618 Salmon River Rd | Winter access to Salmon River Road trailheads limited. County plowing stops at the junction of Salmon River Road and Welches Road, prior to Old Salmon River Trailhead. |
| 2620 Summer cabin Rd 20 | CLOSED at Still Creek bridge crossing (MP 1.0) due to bridge instability. Cabin access is still available. |
| 2632 Summer cabin Rd 32 | CLOSED at Camp Creek bridge crossing (MP 1.0) due to bridge instability. Cabin access is still available. |
| 2645 Historic Westleg Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 2656 Trillium Lake Loop | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 2660 Blue Box Pass | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 36 Wildcat Mountain Rd | |
| 42 Skyline Rd | Seasonally closed from Skyline Sno-Park to 4660 Jct. from 12/1 to 4/1.*Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only. |
| 4280 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4290 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4610-046 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 4610-220 Round Wolf Quarry | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5740 Stone Creek Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5800-220 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5800-230 Little Crater | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5810 Anvil Creek | Serves as alternate route to 5700 and 5800. Seasonally closed at MP 3.34 (Jct. 5810150 to 5700 Jct. from 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5820 Anvil Lake Rd | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5860 | Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |
| 5890 Timothy Lake West Loop | *Snowmobiles & OHVs under 50 inches wide only. Seasonally closed 12/1 to 4/1. |