Closure in place for Grasshopper Fire

Grasshopper Fire Closure Expansion

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will become effective August 11, 2026, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026, or until updated or rescinded.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

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 48 and the Wasco County line, then continues south, then east, and then north along Forest Road 48 to its intersection with the Forest Boundary, then continues north along the Forest Boundary to the intersection with Forest Road 1722, then continues along Forest Road 1722 west then south to the intersection with Forest Road 1720 then continues south along Forest Road 1720 to the intersection of Forest Road 1700, then continues north along Forest Road 1700 to the intersection of Forest Road 1700-680, then continues along Forest Road 1700-680 to Forest Road 1700-684, then continues along Forest Road 1700-684 until it crosses the Section 33 boundary, then follows the Section line/Forest Boundary to Oregon State Highway 35. The closure then follows Oregon state Highway 35 south until it intersects with Forest Road 3510, then continues southwest along Forest Road 3510 to the intersection with Forest Road 3512 then follows Forest Road 3512 to the intersection of Forest Trail 643, then continues Southwest along the Forest Trail to the intersection of Forest Trail 600A, then continues along the 600A trail until it merges with Forest Trail 600B, then continues southwest to the summit of Mt Hood. From Mt Hood summit, the closure then follows the Hood River County Boundary South until it intersects the Pacific Crest trail. It then follows the Pacific Crest trail to the Wasco County Boundary, then continues East along Wasco County Boundary until it intersects with Forest Road 48, as shown on the attached map. The closure isn’t applicable to private, or state inholdings and the Pacific Crest trail remains open to the public.

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 and listed below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

• FSR 1700-680
• FSR 1700-684
• FSR 2700
• FSR 2710
• FSR 2711
• FSR 2720
• FSR 2730
• FSR 3520
• FSR 3530
• FSR 3540
• FSR 3545
• FSR 3550
• FSR 4400
• FSR4410
• FSR 4420
• FSR 4421
• FSR 4430
• FSR 4431
• FSR 4440
• FSR 4450
• FRS 4460
• FSR 4810
• FSR 4811
• FSR 4812
• FSR 4813
• FSR 4814
• FSR 4820
• FSR 4830
• FSR 4860
• FSR 4841
• FSR 4870
• FSR 4880
• FSR 4890
• FSR 4891

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
• #455 Bottle Prairie
• #456 Fifteenmile
• #456A Fret Creek
• #457 Cedar Creek
• #458 Divide
• #460 Tygh Creek
• #460A Tygh Creek Cut Away
• #462 Jordan Cutoff
• #463 Boulder Lake
• #463A Little Boulder
• #463B Boulder Lake Shore
• #464 Crane Prairie
• #467 Post Camp
• #468 School Canyon
• #469 Little Badger
• #471 Bonney Meadows
• #472 Hidden Meadows
• #473 Forest Creek
• #474 Knebal Springs
• #475 Rocky Butte
• #477 Badger Creek Cutoff
• #478 Boulder Creek
• #479 Badger Creek
• #480 Gumjuwac
• #600 Timberline
• #616 Lost Lake Butte
• #643 Tilly Jane Ski
• #643A Polallie Ridge
• #644 Lamberson Spur
• #645 Elk Meadows
• #647 Bluegrass Ridge
• #650 East Fork HR
• #650A Tamanawas
• #667 Umbrella Falls
• # 675 Dog River
• #678 Zig Zag
• #680 Jean Lake
• #683 Underhill
• #685 Gunsight Butte
• #685B Camp Windy
• #688 Surveyor’s Ridge
• #900
• #901
• #902
• #903
• #904
• #907
• #908
• #909
• #911
• #913
• #914
• #916
• #917
• #919
• #921
• #923
• #925

Developed Recreations sites closed through this order:

FS-Operated:

• Badger Creek TH
• Badger Lake CG
• Billy Bob Snow Park
• Bonney Meadows CG
• Bottle Prairie TH
• Boulder Lake Dispersed Area
• Boulder Lake TH
• Fifteenmile CG
• Fivemile Lookout
• Flag Point Lookout (Not open for reservations until November 1)
• Fret Creek TH
• Gate Creek OHV Staging Area/CG
• High Prairie TH
• Little Badger CG
• Post Point OHV Staging Area
• School Canyon TH
• Surveyor’s Ridge South TH
• Underhill CG
• Polallie TH
• Polallie CG
• Little John CG
• Tamanawas Falls TH/Trail
• Elk Meadows/Sahalie TH
• Bennet Pass Sno Park
• White River East Sno Park
• White River West Sno Park
• Barlow Pass/PCT TH
• East Fork TH
• Pocket Creek Sno Park

ARM-Operated:

• Bonney Crossing CG
• Rock Creek CG
• Rock Creek Day Use Area

Lost Lake-Operated:

• Pebble Ford CG
• Nottingham CG
• Sherwood CG
• Knebal Springs CG
• Eightmile CG
• Lower Eightmile Crossing 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 11th day of August, 2026.