Gifford Pinchot National Forest

2006 Storm Damage

November's flood damage and the subsequent windstorm on December 14-15, will affect Forest visitor's ability to access some popular sites in the Forest this year.

As upcoming spring and summer weather brings visitors to the Forest , officials are emphasizing that road and trail damage and repairs will affect some travel routes.

Visitors should exercise additional caution this year when venturing out on roads and trails. The hardest hit areas on the Forest were the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and adjoining Forest area, and the Cowlitz Ranger District bordering the south side of Mount Rainier National Park .

Recovery work began in November as road crews started repairs on roads across the Forest. Where possible work was accomplished before winter snows halted work. As spring progresses and we gain access to the Forest work on Roads, Trails and Campgrounds will commence. Our press releases and current conditions reports will provide information on our progress toward making repairs.

For additional information and updates please follow the links listed below:

US Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Vancouver, WA
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - Amboy, WA
Last Modified: Friday, 17 October 2008 at 15:47:06 EDT