The Forest Service has closed the Herman Creek Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area through July 29.   The closure area includes the Herman Creek Trailhead, Frontage Road, Herman Creek Horse Camp, and the section of Herman Creek Trail between the trailhead and intersection with Herman Bridge Trail.  The campground has a history of active laminated root rot, which is the most damaging root disease of forest trees in Oregon and Washington and one of the most hazardous to people and property in developed sites.  Infected trees can appear sound visually and then fail unexpectedly, placing people and property in danger.  A contractor removed the hazardous trees in 2020 and is now removing slash and debris from the area.  Following the clean-up, the trailhead will open, and the campground will remain closed until additional design and construction work is completed.  During the closure, visitors may access Herman Creek Trail from the Pacific Crest Trail using the Herman Bridge Trail #406E.