Mt. Hood National Forest

Tilly Jane Cloud Cap Historic District Fire Closure Lifted

The Tilly Jane Cloud Cap Historic District was recently re-opened to the public after being closed due to the aftermath of the Gnarl Ridge Fire.  Due to the receipt of adequate snowfall in the area, soils in the fire area are now protected from disturbance resulting from human activity.  The Cloud Cap Road is open to travel by over-the-snow vehicles.  Please be aware that all motorized vehicles including snowmobiles are not permitted off any road within the Tilly Jane Historic District.  Link to News Release

Avalanche Awareness

Be sure to check the avalanche forecast before going out in the backcountry.

Northern Oregon Avalanche Forecast Summary

Hourly Mountain Weather Map

Detailed Mountain Weather Forecast

Forecast: Northern Oregon Cascades

Avalanche Control at Mt. Hood Meadows

Mt. Hood Meadows uses remote delivery systems including artillery for avalanche reduction.

Avalanche control work may occur at anytime within the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area Boundary.

Good Things Happening in the Sandy River Basin

Many opportunities to become involved in habitat restoration projects exit.  Click on the link below for more information.

On October 19, 2007, Marmot Dam, the largest dam ever to be removed in Oregon, was dismantled allowing the Sandy River to be free flowing for the first time in nearly 100 years. 

In 2008, the Little Sandy Dam will also be removed, improving access to over 100 miles of salmon and steelhead habitat on the Mt. Hood National Forest.

On December 17, 2007, the City of Portland and the Mt. Hood National Forest signed the new Bull Run Watershed Management Unit Agreement.  This Agreement now serves as a partnership guide for the long term stewardship of the Bull Run, the source of Portland's drinking water. 

Link to more information

Watershed Education Program

The goal of the Mt. Hood National Forest Watershed Education Program is to provide rural schools with a unique resource that brings a locally significant view of watersheds and gives students a view of aquatics based science in the areas of fisheries, hydrology and soils. Our hope is to give students an understanding of the importance of their own local watershed.

Link to Watershed Education

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