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Current Conditions
Campgrounds
Many of the campgrounds on the Mt. Hood National Forest are now open. However due to unusually late and heavy snow, many campgrounds at the higher elevations are still closed.
Campers with reservations for campgrounds that are closed due to snow will be notified by the reservation system and given the choice of rebooking to an open campground, or receiving a full refund.
Please
check our website or
local Ranger District Offices for the latest information on specific campground
status.
Water Safety
As weather turns warm and hot, visitors to their national forest should be aware that spring run off and melting of snow is beginning in earnest causing streams to rise and run fast and cold. Although all visitors should always keep safety in mind when near bodies of water, caution is especially important during times of spring run-off when water is exceptionally fast and cold.
Weather Information
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Olallie Lake Resort Closed for 2008 Season
The Olallie Lake Resort will remain closed for the entire 2008 season due to needed repairs to cabins, store, and other resort facilities.
Campgrounds in the Olallie Lake vicinity are planned to be open during the summer of 2008. However as of June 30, 2008 access to the Olallie Lake area is still impassable due to deep snow on the road. The snow is not anticipated to melt out until mid July, 2008 at the earliest. Please contact the Clackamas River Ranger District office for current information.
Ranger District Reports
Barlow Ranger District
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September 15, 2008
Snow level: 7000 feet.
Road 44 Open
Road 42 Open
Road 43 Open
Road 48 Open Hazard tree removal project on Road 48 for the week of September 15. Possible delays.
Contact the District for more information regarding road conditions and access to trails and campgrounds or visit the website.
Link to Barlow Campgrounds: /www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/campgrounds/index.shtml
Link to Barlow Trails: /www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/trails/barlow-conditions.shtml
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Clackamas River Ranger District
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Snow Conditions : District roads are clear of snow.
Access and use changes : .
- Bull of the Woods Wilderness Fire Area Closure. Please check the trail link on the main page for more information.
- Road 63 closed at Little Fan Creek Campground (Hot Springs Fork) due to road failure. There is still access to Bagby Hot Springs.
Watch out for rocks and trees in the roadway while traveling through the forest.
New signs have been installed to help inform the users that there is a camping restriction along hwy 224 from the Forest boundary to the junction of forest road 4620. (The road to Indian Henry Campground) This closure to camping has been in effect since the late 1970's and will be enforced. For further information please contact the Clackamas River Ranger District at 503-630-6861.
Bagby Update:
September 5, 2008
Self Service Fee Station at Bagby Trailhead has been repaired and is in operation.
Use caution and drive slowly when on forest roads.
Please help keep this site clean and pack out the garbage.
The new footbridge is installed and open for public use. Parking and access to hot springs is from the designated trailhead. Alternate trail is now CLOSED for hot springs access and parking.
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Hood River Ranger District
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For questions on any of the following information, please call Hood River Ranger District at : 541-352-6002
For current weather updates go to www.wrh.noaa.gov or contact the Hood River Ranger District (541) 352-6002.
EMERGENCY FIRE CLOSURE
GNARL FIRE UPDATE: THE FOLLOWING CAMPGROUNDS TRAILS AND ROADS ARE CLOSED DO TO ACTIVITY FROM THE GNARL RIDGE FIRE: Bluegrass Ridge Trail #647, Cloud Cap RD #3512, Cloud Cap Campground, Cooper Spur Trail #600-B, East Fork Trail #650, Elk Cove Trail #631, Elk Meadows Trail #645 north of the intersection with the Newton Creek Trail #646, Elk Meadows Perimeter Trail #645-A, Forest Road #2840 and associated spurs (Laurance Lake RD), Forest Road #3511 and associated spurs, Forest Road #3520 and associated spurs, Forest Road #1810-640, Forest Road #1811, Gnarl Ridge Trail #652, Kinnickinnick campground (Laurance Lake), Lamberson Spur Trail #644, Little John Snopark, Mazama Trail #625 (a.k.a.: Cathedral Ridge Trail), Pnnacle Ridge #639, Polallie Ridge #643,Tamanawas Falls Trail #650-A, Tamanawas Tie Trail #650-B, Tilly Jane campground, Tilly Jane Trail #448, Tilly Jane Trail #643, Tilly Jane Trail #600-A, Timberline Trail #600 from the intersection with the Newton Creek Trail #646 north and west to intersection with the McGee Creek Trail #627, Vista Ridge Trail #626, Wagon Road #642.
FOR FURTHUR INFORMATION CALL HOOD RIVER RANGER DIST, 541 352 - 6002
ROADS : CLOUD CAP ROAD 3512 IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Many roads to the west of HWY 35 and east of Bluegrass Ridge continue to be closed to motorized traffic with signs and /or gate: Forest RD 3520 system : 3520 and the following spurs : 620,622,623,670,671 and Forest RD 3500-671. These roads were washed out by the November 2006 flood and remain closed.
SNOW, ETC...The north side still has some snow patches between about 4800-6500ft. Most will not cause you to lose the trail; but snow poles are advised to help you get through the worst areas. Mud is also an issue.
WATER CROSSINGS: Crossings are not too high right now. Always use poles to check depth, loosen your pack in case you need to let it go. Morning crossings are lower; and sometimes if you go upstream just a little way, you will see where other hikers have made easier crossings. If we get any rain - expect to see an almost immediate effect on the crossings.
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Zigzag Ranger District
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Summer Trails: See Zigzag R.D. summer trail page.
Please check our campground page for the latest information.
Updated August 01, 2008
Weather and state roads: Use links above for current information.
• Road 2656 (Trillium Lake Rd) - Open.
• Road 2650 (Still Creek C.G. Rd) - Open.
• Road 18 (Lolo Pass Rd) Open
• Road 2618 ( Salmon River Rd ) No snow.
• Road 2612 (Still Creek Road) - Gate is open.
• Road 1825 (Old Maid Flat Rd) Gate is open.
• West Leg Road (Road 2645) - will encounter snow within 1/2 mile up.
• Road 42 (Skyline Road side off of Hwy 26) is clear from Hwy 26 to Rd 57.
• Road 57 is clear to Ripplebrook.
US Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 16 September 2008 at 18:59:34 EDT