See below for long-term area, trail, and camp closures due to hazards in a burned landscape. Trail closures are listed on the Trail Conditions page in each specific area drop down menu.
Long-term Closures due to Fire
A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or are increased by the effects of the fire. In some cases these hazardous conditions may continue for several years after a fire. Learn about post-fire safety and be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to potential safety hazards such as unstable terrain, falling or rolling debris, displaced wildlife, burned stump holes and root chambers, hazard trees, and debris flows.
The following closures will remain in effect until further notice due to hazards from falling dead trees and other ground hazards resulting from wildfires.
Chilliwack Area
Area Closures, including Climbing Approaches (map link):
Chilliwack Trail between the Chilliwack River cable car and its northern terminus (the Copper Loop)
Copper Ridge Trail between Copper Lake and Indian Creek camps (the Copper Loop)
Brush Creek Trail between the junction with the Chilliwack Trail and Whatcom Pass
Area Closures, including Campgrounds, Boat Launches, and Climbing Approaches:
Stetattle Creek Trail (entire trail)
the portion of Sourdough Mountain Trail from Sourdough Trailhead to the Sourdough Lookout
Cross-country Zone access from closed trails
Gorge Lake Campground
Gorge Lake boat launch
Camp closures:
Sourdough Mountain Camp
Ruby Mountain Area
Area Closures, including Climbing Approaches:
Ruby Cross-country Zone - partial closure: all areas that burned in the 2024 Ruby Fire are closed to public access, including the climbing access route on the south of Ruby Mountain. Skier access on the north side of Ruby Mountain from Ross Dam Trailhead remains open.
Cascade River Road Area
Area Closures, including Climbing Approaches:
Johannesburg Cross-country Zone
Stehekin Area
Trail Closures:
Lakeshore from Stehekin to the NPS boundary
Purple Creek
Boulder Butte
Chelan Summit
Boulder Creek
Rainbow Loop - partial closure: the Lower Rainbow Loop Trailhead remains closed. Access to the Rainbow Loop Trail is open at the Upper Rainbow Loop Trailhead
Flat Creek
Area Closures, including Campgrounds and Boat-in Sites