Boulder Fire Update – Mt Hood National Forest: Updated Jul 26, 2023
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
fire map as of July 11