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Paving Closure along Highway 20 Campgrounds and Trailheads - Methow Valley Ranger District
There will be a closure in the vicinity of multiple trailheads and campgrounds along the State Route 20 highway corridor including: Rainy Pass, Washington Pass, Bridge Creek, Cutthroat, Lone Fir and Klipchuck.
The closure was determined by examining the areas in need of construction work related to repaving these five trailheads, two campgrounds, and related access roads. This area will be operating heavy equipment and would pose a risk to people or vehicles in the area.
State Route 20 and Trail 2000 Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail will remain open and are not affected by this closure area.
Closure Dates:
- Rainy Picnic Area/Heather Maple: Aug 24th – Aug 31st
- Rainy Pass North (PCT): Aug 24th – Aug 31st
- Bridge Creek: Aug 25th – Aug 31st
- WA Pass: Aug 25th – Aug 31st
- Klipchuck: Aug 3 – Aug 27th
- Cutthroat: Aug 14th – Aug 28th
- Lone Fir: Aug 28 – Sept 4th
Alert Start Date: August 5, 2026
Alert End Date: October 15, 2026
Order Number: 06-17-04-26-20
Contact Information
Contact Name: Methow Valley Ranger District
Contact Number: (509) 996-4000
Associated Documents
Forest Order
State Route Highway 20 Campgrounds and Trailheads Paving Closure
Closure Order: 06-17-04-26-20
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective August 5, 2026 and will remain in effect through October 15, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.
PROHIBITIONS:
- Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibits A through E [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
- Using a motor vehicle on a National Forest System road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibits A through E [36 CFR § 261.54(a)].
- Use of a vehicle off of National Forest System roads as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibits A through E [36 CFR § 261.56].
CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:
All areas within and enclosed by FSR 5310300, 5310305, 5310310, 5310320 and 5310330 in T36N R19E Sections 19, 29 and 30; FSR 5310350 in T36N R18E Sections 32 and 33; FSR 5320400 in T35N R18E Sections 05, 06 and 07; FSR 5310500 in T35N R18E Section 19; FSR 5310520 in T35N R17E Section 27 and FSR 5310600 and 5310700 within T35N R17E Section 21.
State Route 20 and Trail 2000 Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail will remain open and are not affected by this closure area.
DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS CLOSED
- Klipchuck Campground
- Lone Fir Campground
ROADS CLOSED
- FSR 5310 300,-305, -310, -320 and - 330 Driveway Butte Trailhead and Klipchuck Campground loops and access road
- FSR 5310 350 Lone Fir Campground
- FSR 5320 400 Cutthroat Road and Trailhead
- FSR 5310 500 Washington Pass Overlook
- FSR 5310 520 Bridge Creek Trailhead
- FSR 5310 600 Rainy Pass Pacific Crest Trail North Trailhead
- FSR 5310 700 Rainy Pass (Heather/Maple) Picnic Area and Trailhead
See Exhibits A through E for closure maps of the Rainy Pass, Bridge Creek, Washington Pass, Cutthroat and Lone Fir, and Klipchuck areas.
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting 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. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.)
Executed in Wenatchee, Washington this 5th day of August, 2026.
Maps
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