Closure in place for Grasshopper Fire

Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts 
FOREST ORDER NO. 06-06-01-27-01

Grasshopper Fire Closure Reduction

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts of the Mt. Hood National Forest as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A). These prohibitions will become effective November 06, 2026 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2027 or until updated or rescinded.

Going into or being upon National Forest System lands, roads, or trails within the fire closure area.

1. Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e) 
2. Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e) 
3. Being on a closed trail. 36 CFR § 261.55 (a) 

CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:

This closure order updates (reduces closure area) and replaces order 06-06-01-26-18. As depicted on “Exhibit A” the following area as administered by the Mt. Hood National Forest shall be closed as described: 

The Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of Forest Road 3540 and Oregon State Highway 35, then continues south, then west, along but not including 3540 to its intersection with Forest Road 3540-640 spur, then continues along, but does not include the 640 spur south and east to the 3540-641 spur, where it follows the 641 spur south, to the northern border of section 30 in T3S R10E then west along the section line to Forest Road 3550, then south and east along but not including 3550 until the intersection with 4891, then SE along, but not including 4891 to the intersection with Crane Prairie Trail #464 where the closure heads east along but not including Crane Prairie Trail #464 to the intersection with Boulder Creek Trail #478. The closure boundary continues south along but not including Boulder Creek Trail #478 until it intersects with the southern border of section 33 in T3S R10E. The closure boundary follows the section line east until it intersects with Forest Road 4860 where it continues south along but not including 4860 to the intersection with Rock Creek Trail # 907. The closure boundary continues east on Trail #907 until the intersection with Forest Road 4812 where the closure boundary heads north, then east, along but not including 4812 to the intersection with Forest Road 4811, where it follows but does not include the 4811 south until the intersection with Forest Road 4810. The closure then continues east along but not including 4810 to the intersection with private property on the west section line of section 10 in T4S R11E The boundary continues north then east along the section 10 private/forest boundary to the private property boundary in section 10 and follows the private property line north then east across section 2 and into section 1 where the state/forest boundary turns south then east to the intersection with Section 6. At this point the closure boundary runs north up the western section line of section 6 for three and a half miles to the intersection with FSR 27 at the intersection of sections 19 and 24. The boundary continues north along but not including the 27 road to the point where the 27 road crosses a State/Forest boundary between Sections 1 and 6 of T3S R11E. At this intersection of FSR27 and sections 1 and 6 the boundary follows the section line north approximately 5 miles to its intersection with Forest Road 44, then continues west along but not including the 44 to the intersection with Oregon State Highway 35. The closure then follows but does not include Oregon State Highway 35 south until it intersects with Forest Road 3540, as shown on the attached map. 

The closure isn’t applicable to private or state inholdings. 

Being on any National Forest System road or associated spur roads, within the Fire Closure Area, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) including but not limited to those listed below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

• FSR 2710
• FSR 2711
• FSR 2720
• FSR 2730
• FSR 4400-130
• FSR 44-140
• FSR 4410
• FSR 4420
• FSR 4421
• FSR 4450
• FSR 4810
• FSR 4811
• FSR 4812
• FSR 4860 (North of Trail #907)

Being on any National Forest System trail within the Fire Closure Area, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) including but not limited to those limited to those below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

• #450 Lookout Mountain
• #456 Fifteenmile
• #456A Fret Creek
• #457 Cedar Creek
• #458 Divide
• #460 Tygh Creek
• #460A Tygh Creek Cut Away
• #462 Jordan Cutoff
• #467 Post Camp
• #468 School Canyon
• #469 Little Badger
• #475 Rocky Butte
• #477 Badger Creek Cutoff
• #478 Boulder Creek (North of intersection with Crane Prairie Trail)
• #479 Badger Creek
• #480 Gumjuwac
• #639 Cooks Meadow
• #680 Jean Lake
• #683 Underhill
• #685 Gunsight Butte
• #685 Camp Windy
• #906
• #908

Developed Recreations sites closed through this order include but are not limited to:

FS-Operated:

• Badger Creek TH
• Badger Lake CG
• Fifteenmile CG
• Flag Point LO
• Fret Creek TH
• Gumjuwac TH
• High Prairie TH
• Little Badger CG
• School Canyon TH
• Little John CG and Sno Park

ARM Operated:

• Bonney Crossing CG

Lost Lake Resort, Inc. Operated:

• Pebble Ford CG

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 

1. Any person with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 
2. Any Federal, State, or local official or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 
3. Owners or lessees of land within the closed area.

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 for an individual and $10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC § 551, 18 USC § 3559 and § 3571].

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR part 261, subpart A.

PURPOSE:

The closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel, and natural resources.

Executed in Sandy, Oregon this 6th day of November, 2026.

Digitally signed 11/06/2026 by 
/s/Gar Abbas
Deputy Forest Supervisor 
Mt. Hood National Forest