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Supplemental notes and updates for hikes in this book. *Trail condition updates are not extensive, but rather are meant to inform you if an area is closed or there are significant known changes to the information in "Oregon's Ancient Forests: A hiking guide." Contact the author Chandra LeGue at cl@oregonwild.org with any questions.
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RegionHike #Hike nameUpdates and NotesDirection clarifications or correctionsNote dateActive fire closures
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North Coast1Tillamook Head
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2Cape FalconIt is not noted in the hike description, but this trail can be quite muddy and a little slippery, especially in the spring and fall. September 2019
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3Cape Lookout
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4Munson Creek Falls
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Central Coast Range5Drift Creek Wilderness
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6Marys Peak: East Ridge-Tie Trail Loop
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7Cape Perpetua and Gwynn CreekThis area was designated as part of Old Growth Forest Network in July 2019.August 2020
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8PAWN GroveJust past the hemlock noted in the book (at sign post #9) a large tree fell along the trail. The trail now follows along the top of the downed tree.September 2021
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9Kentucky FallsFollowing this sentence: "Continue 2.8 miles and then veer right onto Forest Road 919", for added clarity, there is a sign at this turn that marks FR 23.October 2020
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South Coast & Kalmiopsis10Coquille River Falls
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11Humbug Mountain State ParkIn 2019, some trees near the summit were felled to improve the view. This was followed by trees being toppled by the wind, resulting in the loss of many large trees and changing the nature of the summit area as described in the book. See this blog for more information. March 2020
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12Shrader Old Growth Grove
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sidebarLobster Creek Myrtle GroveIn 2019, the big tree described in this sidebar was crushed by surrounding trees in a storm and the grove looks different than how it is described in the book. September 2019
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13Lower Rogue River
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14Illinois River Trail: Buzzard's Roost
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15Babyfoot Lake
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16Redwood Nature Trail
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17Oregon Redwoods Trail
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Siskiyou Crest18Oregon Caves National Monument
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19Sucker Creek
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20Collings Mountain
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21Grizzly Peak
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22Pacific Crest Trail: Hyatt Lake
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23Pacific Crest Trail: Green Springs Summit to Hobart Bluff
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Mount Hood24Lost Lake
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25Salmon River
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26Barlow Pass
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27Boulder Creek and Boulder LakeClosed due to nearby fireThere is now a composting toilet near the shore of Boulder Lake - just look for signs.July 2026https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/closure-place-grasshopper-fire
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28Fifteenmile CreekClosed due to nearby fireAugust 2026https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/closure-place-grasshopper-fire
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Clackamas-Santiam29Clackamas Riverside TrailWithin footprint of 2020 Riverside fire. Open to within 1/4 mile of Riverside Campground (which is still closed)August 2025
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30Memaloose LakeWithin footprint of 2020 Riverside fire. August 2025
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31Bagby Hot SpringsReopened and accessible until snow closes road.November 2024
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32Opal CreekThis area was designated as part of Old Growth Forest Network in July 2019. Within footprint of 2020 Beachie Creek fire. Closed.November 2024Ongoing closure
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33South Fork BreitenbushWithin footprint of 2020 Lionshead fire. Remains closed.November 2024Ongoing closure
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34Crabtree ValleySome big down trees along the trail add obstacles to the hike, but it is possible to get through.May 2026
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35Three Pyramids
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36House Rock
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37Echo BasinThe portion of the trail through the meadow is not well-maintained and can be wet, muddy, and hard to follow in places.
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Upper Willamette & McKenzie38Browder Ridge
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39Mckenzie River Trail: Fish Lake Creek to Great Spring
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40McKenzie River Trail: Carmen Reservoir to Tamolitch FallsRoad to Carmen Reservoir and parking area has reopened with additional parking and picnic tables.May 2026
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41Tidbits Mountain
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42Lookout CreekClosed due to Lookout fire of 2023.November 2024Ongoing closure
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43Delta Old Growth Nature TrailWithin footprint of 2020 Holiday Farm fire. Permanently closed.October 2020Permanently closed
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44Shale Ridge
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45Goodman Creek
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46Patterson MountainStarting elevation is 4200 feet. In the directions, it should say "Drive up this gravel road 5 miles, staying to the right at the 'Y' at the half mile point and on the main road the rest of the way." The trailhead is marked "Lawler Trail."Sept. 2022
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47Larison Creek
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48Black CanyonClosed due to Cedar Creek fireSept. 2022Ongoing closure
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49Island Lakes
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50Rosary Lakes
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51Upper Middle Fork Willamette: Indigo SpringsClosure due to 2025 Emigrant fireNovember 1, 2025Temporary closure
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52Brice CreekThe second sentence of the directions should say "19 miles from the freeway" instead of "17 miles".May 2020
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53Fairview CreekSignificant down trees from 2019 snowstorm. More or less inaccessible. May also have been impacted by 2024 Lane 1 Fire. November 2024
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Upper Umpqua54Wolf Creek Falls
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55Tokatee & Watson Falls
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56Twin Lakes
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57Yellow Jacket GladeParts of this hike were impacted by the 2021 Devil's Knob Fire Complex, but the trail is still beautiful and hikeable.The turn off of Forest Road 27 to get to the trailhead is marked as "Hemlock CG" (the book says it is an unmarked turn). June 2023
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58Cripple CampNearby fire closure may affectAugust 2026https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/alerts/castle-fire-closure
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59Upper Cow Creek
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South Cascades60Upper Rogue River Trail: Takelma and Rogue Gorges
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61Union Creek
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62South Fork Rogue River
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63Cherry Creek
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64Brown Mountain
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Central Oregon65Metolius River
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66Benham Falls
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67Cultus River & Benchmark Butte
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68Mill Creek WildernessClosed due to fireAugust 2026https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/ochoco/alerts/rowe-creek-complex-emergency-fire-closure-expansion-august-4-2026
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69Lookout MountainClosed due to fire August 2026The sign at the trailhead says "Mother Lode Mine Trailhead." For clarity, the loop directions in the last paragraph should say "To complete the loop, descend from the ridgeline to the northeast, being careful to stay on Lookout Mountain Trail 808 TO THE RIGHT, and not following Trail 804 to the northwest."October 2019https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/ochoco/alerts/rowe-creek-complex-emergency-fire-closure-expansion-august-4-2026
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Klamath-Lakeview70Blue Jay Springs
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71Gearhart Mountain WildernessLookout Rock Trailhead closed due to Bootleg fireOctober 2022Ongoing closure
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72Augur CreekIn footprint of 2021 Bootleg fireMay 2022
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73Cottonwood Meadows LakeOpen, but some access and connecting trails may be closed due to Bootleg fireMay 2022
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Northern Blue Mountains74North Fork Walla Walla
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75South Fork Walla WallaClosed due to flood damage. See https://www.blm.gov/visit/south-fork-walla-walla-river-acecOctober 2022
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76North Fork UmatillaClosed due to fireJuly 2026https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r06/umatilla/publication/alerts/06-14-06-26-09_Hagen-HorseRidgeFire_FullOrder.pdf
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77Buck CreekClosed due to fireJuly 2026https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r06/umatilla/publication/alerts/06-14-06-26-09_Hagen-HorseRidgeFire_FullOrder.pdf
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78Dutch Flat CreekOpen, but Anthony Fire is nearbyJuly 27, 2026
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79South Fork Desolation Creek
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Blue Mountains80Magone Lake
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81Swick Old Growth GroveMany standing snags have been cut down within the grove. The Forest Service has plans to do some prescribed fire.May 2026
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82Strawberry Lake
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83Sheep Creek
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84North Fork Malheur RiverWithin fire perimeter of 2021 Black Butte Fire
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85Malheur River Canyon
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86Myrtle CreekWithin Falls Fire perimeter, 2024
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Wallowas87Hells Canyon National Recreation Area: Corral Creek
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88Cougar Ridge
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89North Fork Catherine Creek
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90Imnaha River
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