Some Trails Reopen At Eastern Fringe Of Eagle Creek Fire Area

Three trails accessible from Starvation Creek State Park and several short trails leading to lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest reopened Friday for the first time since Eagle Creek Fire.  The newly reopened portion of the paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail segment passes by four waterfalls and is the entry point for the rugged Starvation Ridge Trail and Mt. Defiance Trail.  Several short trails leading to Wahtum, Black, Bear, North, Rainy, and Warren Lakes on the Mt. Hood National Forest also reopened, along with the lakes themselves.  Those trails are accessible from Forest Road 2820 or Forest Road 1310 in Mt. Hood National Forest.  All the newly reopened trails are located on the eastern fringe of the Eagle Creek Fire perimeter, and may have increased hazards and damage from the fire.  Some adjacent trails in the vicinity remain closed, because they lead into dangerous, heavily impacted areas.  Hikers are advised to respect closure signs and remain only on open trails.  Violators that enter closed areas are subject to citations and fines.  Go to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area website for complete closure information.

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