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Lower Sugarloaf Fire Closure on the Wenatchee River & Entiat Districts
To reduce the potential for members of the public to be endangered or harmed by the hazards associated with active wildfire and recently burned forest, a road, trail and area closure is in effect in the vicinity of the Lower Sugarloaf Fire for public health and safety.
The only change from the previous closure order is the additional closure of a section of land 5 miles west of Entiat, WA. This section is located at Township 25 North, Range 20 East, section 15.
Alert Start Date: September 23, 2025
Alert End Date: December 31, 2025
Rec Sites Affected:
Order Number: 06-17-07-25-34
Associated Documents
Forest Order
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Leavenworth, WA
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Area Closure
Closure Order: 06-17-07-25-31
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a)(b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Wenatchee River and Entiat/Chelan Ranger Districts of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order 06-17-07-25-31 dated September 6, 2025, signed by Forest Supervisor Tara Umphries. This Order is effective September 23, 2025 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2025 unless rescinded sooner.
PROHIBITIONS:
1. Entering or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety, as described below, and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53 (e)].
2. Being on a National Forest System Trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55 (a)].
3. Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)].
CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:
This closure applies to all National Forest lands, roads and trails within the closure area boundary:
Closure begins at the National Forest boundary junction with Eagle Creek Rd in T.26N, R.18E, in sec. 29. Closure then proceeds N following the National Forest boundary to the junction with the western boundary of sec. 32, T.26N, R.18E. Closure then proceeds N following the western boundary of sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8, 5 to the junction of the western boundary of sec. 32, T.26N, R.18E. Closure then proceeds N following the western boundary of sections 32, 29, and 20 until junction with FSR 6101 at T.27N, R.18E, sec. 20.
Closure then follows FSR 6101 to Maverick Saddle Trailhead and the junction with FSR 5200 at T. 27N, R. 18E, sec. 16. Closure then proceeds N following FST 1409.1 to the junction with FST 1415 at T.28N, R. 18E, sec. 29. Closure then proceeds following FST 1415, generally E, to junction with FST 1423 at T.28N, R.18E, sec. 27. Closure then proceeds NE following FST 1423 until it meets the west side of the Entiat River at T.28N, R.18E, sec. PB41.
Closure then proceeds generally S following the west bank of the Entiat River to the junction with the National Forest boundary at T.27N, R.19E, sec.15. Closure also includes an FS section adjacent to the National Forest boundary located at T.25N, R.20E, sec.15. Closure then follows the National Forest boundary generally S, then W and then N to the origin of the closure at T.26N, R.18E, sec 29.
Roads Closed
- 7413, 400, 6101, 215
- Nahahum Canyon (FS portion): 7531, 300, 5215, 7415, 7520, 5200, 5700
- 630, 7805, 715, 5701, 112, 7803, 5808, 400
- Hay Canyon (FS portion): 7510, 5800, 300
- Ollala Canyon (FS portion): 7704, 5801, 5702
- 7400, 7800, 410, 5703
- 800, 7801, 5810, 5709
- 900, 7804, 210, 5713
- 7500, 200, 255
- 7402, 600, 250
- 125, 6106, 5101
- 7401, 6103, 5210
- 7502, 6105, 5212
Trails Closed
- 1409.1 Upper Mad River Tr.
- 1419 Jimmy Cr. Tr,
- 1415 Tyee Ridge Tr.
- 1423 South Tommy Tr.
- 1418 Cougar Ridge Tr.
- 1416 Billy Ridge Tr.
- 1409 Lower Mad River Tr.
- 1413 Billy Cr. Tr.
Developed Campgrounds Closed
- Pine Flats Campground
See Exhibit A for closure map.
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
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 or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, 3581).
Executed in Wenatchee, Washington this 23rd day of Sept. 2025
Contact Name:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestContact Number:
(509) 664-9200Maps
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