Fire Closures

Pioneer Fire 2024

The Pioneer Fire is burning in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Area in the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and on private land 31 miles northwest of Chelan.

Pioneer Fire Closures

As of 7.25.24, the following are closed to all access due to fire activity. Exceptions: Any Federal, State, or Local employee in the performance of an official duty.

• Roads
  • Stehekin Valley Road - closed to visitor access, including foot travel (open to Stehekin residents)
• Trails
  • Lakeshore from Stehekin to the NPS boundary
  • Purple Creek
  • Boulder Butte
  • Chelan Summit
  • Boulder Creek
  • Company Creek Trail - from Stehekin Valley to the NPS boundary
  • Devore Creek Trail - from Stehekin Valley to the NPS boundary
  • Stehekin River Trail
  • Rainbow Loop Trail
  • Rainbow Creek from junction with Rainbow Lake Trail (Bench Creek Camp) to junction with Rainbow Loop Trail (Rainbow Bridge Camp)
• Campgrounds and Campsites
  • Frontcountry Campgrounds
    • Lakeview
    • Purple Point
    • Harlequin
  • Backcountry Campsites
    • Juanita Lake Camp
    • Juanita Lake Stock
    • Rennie Camp
    • Reynolds Camp
    • Reynolds Stock
    • Hooter Camp
    • Rainbow Ford
    • Rainbow Bridge
  • Boat-in Campsites
    • Flick Creek
    • Manly Wham
    • Weaver Point
• Cross-country Zones
  • Triplet Lakes
  • Purple
  • Cross-country Zone access from closed trails is prohibited

For Pacific Crest Trail information visit the PCT closures page.

Pioneer Fire Evacuation Level for Stehekin

• As of 7.25.24 the Stehekin Valley to High Bridge is in a Level 2 Evacuation due to the Pioneer Fire. A Level 2 Evacuation alerts residents and visitors there is danger from a wildfire in the area.

  • The North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin is closed.

  • Visitors are prohibited from coming to Stehekin by both foot and ferry. Visitors currently in Stehekin will be evacuated from the area to make space for safe and effective wildfire operations.

  • Backpackers are reminded that conditions can change and should keep abreast of current fire information and closures.

  • Monitor the Chelan County Emergency Management website and Facebook for up-to-date information on evacuation levels. Or visit inciweb for incident information.

Pincer Two Fire 2024

The Pincer Two Fire is burning in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest east of Marblemount.

Pincer Two Fire Closures

As of 7.21.24, the following are closed to due to fire activity.

• Roads
  • Cascade River Road is closed at MP 8 (Marble Creek). There is no access to the park beyond the closure.
• Trails
  • Cascade Pass Trail from Cascade Pass Trailhead to Cascade Pass
• Cross-country Zones
  • Johannesburg Cross-country Zone

Easy Fire 2024

The Easy Fire is burning in the Methow Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest west of Mazama.

Easy Fire Closures

State Route 20 - Monitor the WSDOT real time travel map for up-to-date information on State Route 20 alerts and travel status. Wildfire activity can mean quickly changing conditions, road may close on short notice.

Closures on the Easy Fire affect access to North Cascades National Park Service Complex trails and areas and are listed below. Other closures exist on the Methow Ranger District and information can be found on inciweb or Facebook.

As of 7.18.24:

• The Easy Pass Trailhead and Trail
• For Pacific Crest Trail information visit the PCT closures page.

For more information visit the News Release page or visit inciweb.

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.

 

 

Brush Creek Trail post fire conditions 2022

NPS Photo

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. 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.

Area Closures, including Climbing Approaches in the Chilliwack Area (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
• Cross-country Zone access from closed trails

Camp closures in the Chilliwack Area (map link):

Chilliwack, Brush Creek, Whatcom Pass

• Indian Creek Camp
• U.S. Cabin Stock Camp
• Graybeal and Graybeal Stock camps
• Whatcom Camp
• Tapto Lakes and Middle Lakes cross-country zones

Area Closures, including Campgrounds, Boat Launches, and Climbing Approaches in the Sourdough and Stetattle areas:

• 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 in the Sourdough and Stetattle areas:

• Sourdough Mountain Camp

Trail closures are listed on the Trail Conditions page in each specific area drop down menu.