There is a closure in place for the Grasshopper Fire, located in Hood River and Wasco Counties east of Mt. Hood. The order was updated Thursday, October 1, 2026. The closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel, and natural resources.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts
FOREST ORDER NO. 06-06-01-26-18
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will become effective October 01, 2026, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026, or until updated or rescinded.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.
- Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e)
- Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e)
- 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 Hwy 35, then continues south, then east, and then north along Forest Road 48 to its intersection with the Forest Road 4860, then continues north along the 4860 to the intersection with 4814 then north to the intersection with 4811, then north to the intersection of 4810. Then continues east along the 4810 to the Forest Boundary. The line continues north along the Forest Boundary to Forest Road 44, then continues west along the 4400 to the intersection of the Forest Road 4430, then continues north to the intersection with Forest Road 1720, then continues south along Forest Road 1720 to the intersection of Forest Road 17 and Forest Road 44, then continues west along Forest Road 44 to the intersection of Forest Road 4400-620 spur, then continues along Forest Road 4400-620 to the intersection of with Trail #688 Surveyor’s Ridge , then continues west along Trail #688 Surveyor’s Ridge to the intersection of Trail #678 Zigzag, then continues west to Oregon State Highway 35. The closure then follows Oregon state Highway 35 south until it intersects with Forest Road 48, as shown on the attached map.
The closure isn’t applicable to private or state inholdings. Forest Road 44 is open from the eastern forest boundary to the intersection of 4430. Trail # 678 Zigzag and Trail # 688 Surveyors Ridge are open.
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 2700
- FSR 2710
- FSR 2711
- FSR 2720
- FSR 2730
- FSR 3520
- FSR 3530
- FSR 3540
- FSR 44 between OR-Hwy 35 & FSR 620
- FSR 44 between FSR 17 & FSR 4430
- FSR 4410
- FSR 4420
- FSR 4421
- FSR 4450
- FSR 4810 west of 4811
- FSR 4811 north of 4810
- FSR 4812
- FSR 4813
- FSR 4860
- 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 below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
- #449 Super Connector (South of FSR1720)
- #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
- #496 Eightmile Loop
- #670 Barlow Ridge
- #680 Jean Lake
- #683 Underhill
- #685 Gunsight Butte
- #685B Camp Windy
- #900 (closed north of FSR4812 junction)
- #901
- #902
- #903
- #904
- #905
- #907
- #908
- #909
- #914
- #916
Developed Recreations sites closed through this order include but are not limited to:
FS-Operated:
- Badger Creek TH
- Badger Lake CG
- Billy Bob Sno Park
- Bonney Meadows CG
- Boulder Lake Dispersed Area
- Boulder Lake TH
- Fifteenmile CG
- Fivemile Butte Lookout
- Flag Point LO
- Fret Creek TH
- High Prairie TH
- Little Badger CG
- Little John CG
- Pocket Creek Sno Park
- School Canyon TH
- Surveyor’s Ridge South TH
- Underhill CG
ARM Operated:
Lost Lake Operated:
- Knebal Springs CG
- Pebble Ford CG
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
- Any person with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
- Any Federal, State, or local official or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- 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].
PURPOSE:
The closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel, and natural resources.
Executed in Sandy, Oregon this 30th day of September, 2026.
Digitally signed 09/30/2026 by
/s/Gar Abbas
Deputy Forest Supervisor
Mt. Hood National Forest
Camp Observer
