Boulder Fire Info

Boulder Fire Update – Mt Hood National Forest: Updated Jul 26, 2023

2023 Boulder Fire

2023 Boulder Fire, Mt Hood National Forest

The good news is that the Boulder Fire was successfully contained after burning about 250 acres around Boulder Lake. The bad news is that some fire closures are still in effect and they impact a number of trails in the Boulder Lake area.

You can read the latest Fire Closure Order here.

And here is a Boulder Fire Closure Map

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Boulder Fire – Mt Hood National Forest: Updated Jul 13, 2023

A fire in the vicinity of Boulder Lake on the Mt Hood National Forest is forcing closures to campgrounds, roads and trails in the area.

Firefighters are engaged in suppressing the Boulder Fire, which started on July 8 southeast of Mt. Hood on the Barlow Ranger District near Boulder Lake Trailhead. As of July 13, the fire is estimated to be about 300 acres.

The following road, trail and campground closures are in effect. As of July 13, the USFS published an official closure area with additional trails, roads and campgrounds closed due to the Boulder fire. 

Below are the closures of primary interest to mountain bikers, but beside to read the full Boulder Fire Closure document if you are planning any outings east if Highway 35 on the Mt Hood National Forest.

Trail Closures:
Boulder Lake Trail #463 #463A and #463B
Forrest Creek Trail #473
Hidden Meadows Trail #472
Crane Creek Trail #478
Gunsight Ridge #685
Crane Prairie #464
Gumjuwac #480

Road Closures:
FR 4880
FR 4881
FR 4890

Campground Closures:
Boulder Lake Campground
Little Boulder Lake
Bonney Meadows Campground
Badger Lake Campground
Camp Windy
Post Camp Campground

​The fire is burning in a heavily forested area on steep slopes. Four engines, four hotshot crews and two heavy helicopters are actively working on the fire, with additional resources en route.

A larger area closure is in the process of being implemented for public safety. Visitors are asked to avoid the area as conditions can change quickly.

Visit the Mt. Hood National Forest News and Events page or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mthoodnf for current information.

Boulder Fire Map

boulder fire map

fire map as of July 11

 

Trail Work Day June 25

15-Mile Trail Work DayJoin us for our first trail work day of the season Sunday, June 25.

Bring your bike and a daypack for carrying tools. We can use bikes for quicker access to the work site.

WHEN:
Sunday, Sunday June 25.  @ 9 AM

WHERE:
Meet at Little John SnoPark, HWY 35 at 9am. We’ll caravan from the snopark to the work site and access 15-Mile via the Underhill trail #683 off the 44 road. 

WHAT:
15 Mile Trail #456 – lopping, brushing, clearing

REQUIRED: Long Pants, Work Boots, Gloves, Day Pack, Water, Bike Helmet
Bring Hand Tools: Loppers, hand saws, metal rakes, hedge trimmers, bike, backpack

Can’t make it and still want to help support the trail network? Consider a tax-deductible donation to support our efforts. All proceeds go toward trail work, tools and materials for the 44 network.

Surveyor’s Ridge – Temp Closure

Surveyor’s Ridge Trail Temporarily Closed at the South End – June 15-27

Heads Up 44 Trails Users – Surveyor’s Ridge Trail #688 in Mount Hood National Forest will be temporarily closed to the public June 15-27 due to active construction for the City of The Dalles Dog River Pipeline Replacement Project.

Please stay safe and use an alternate trail.

What: Trail closed to public access.
Where: Old Surveyor’s Ridge Trail near the work area and Brooks Meadow Creek.

What to expect:
• Closure notices posted at either end of trail.
• Active construction work and equipment in the area.

surveyors ridge temp closure zone-map

44 Trails Conditions Update – 5/26

44 Trails Conditions Update – May 26, 2023

Dog River Trail #675 is clear. Thank you Fat Tire Farm crew!

Please note the Dog River Super-D is being run on Dog River Sunday, May 28.

Surveyor’s Ridge Trail #688 is clear from the Bald Butte saddle to the intersection of Cooks Meadow Trail #639. But Cooks Meadow is still under snow beyond the intersection with Surveyor’s. (see pic).

Continuing from Surveyor’s, Thunder Road and the Super Duper Connector are also clear and rideable. Expect trees and snow elsewhere on the system.

44 Trails Spring 2023 Conditions Update

44 Trails conditions report44 Trails riding season is approaching, but a majority of the system is still under snow and/or in need of logout.
 
As of May 19, the snow is melting fast, but there are more downed trees than normal. The 44 road is passable to the 17 junction, and with the heat may be passable to Dufur by the time you read this.
 

Oak Ridge trail #688A was logged out by USFS and is clear. 44T has removed more than 50 trees from Dog River Trail #675 and brushed more than three miles, but there is still about 1.5 miles with 15+ trees to clear in the middle section of the trail. A 44T and Fat Tire Farm crew will be working on the Dog River trail Monday 5/22, so it should be rideable soon.

Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has a trail day on east end the 15-Mile trail #456 this weekend 5/20-21.

The full 44T logout project begins on 5/22, and our rough estimate is two or three weeks to get through the main system including Knebal, Cooks, 8-Mile, High Prairie, etc. There are a lot of trees down this season. Please don’t plan your vacation based on this estimate. We’ll post updates as we get them, but recognize snow cover still limits access for clearing downed trees. We are at the mercy of the weather and snow melt to get things fully open. 

Surveyor’s Ridge Trail Closure

44 Riders, the Dalles Watershed Pipeline Project is kicking into high gear. The construction activity means that the south end of the old Surveyor’s Ridge Trail is now closed through mid-November, which effectivley means for the season, ’cause snow in the high-country is on its way.

If you’re headed up that way, please avoid the work zone.

Surveyors-closure-map