Trail Closure Information
For more information on these sections along with the rest of the trail, visit our trail conditions page.
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Section C
Deep Creek Closure
2-1-12 - The Deep Creek Detour is a 14.2 mile detour bypassing 15.7 miles of the PCT damaged by winter storms in December of 2010. The storms caused landslides across steep sections of the trail and damaged several bridges North of WR297 including the Deep Creek bridge. The damaged sections and bridges are structurally unsound.
Section D
Endangered Species Closure
2-1-12 - There is a long term closure of the PCT north of Islip Saddle. The trail is closed to protect the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog. Due to the long term nature of this closure, an official alternate to the PCT is in place. Hikers and equestrians should note that the alternate trails are not up to the standards of the PCT. They may be unsuitable for some, especially equestrians. Click here for a map of the Endangered Species Detour.
Station Fire
2-1-12 - Much of the PCT has already been repaired and reopened in the Station Fire burn area. The current Station Fire Detour brings trail users around a section of trail that was substantially damaged in 2009. Be aware of Poodle-dog Bush while traveling through the Station Fire burn. This irritant has grown up after the fire and covers portions of the trail.Oregon
Section F
Shadow Lake Fire
2-1-12 - The PCT remains closed in Deschutes National Forest around Mt. Washington due to the Shadow Lake Fire. This fire burned the trail in late summer 2011. Once the snow melts, Forest Service staff will assess the damage. Work will be done to mitigate danger from falling trees and get the trail ready to open. While we don’t have an expected opening date, the Forest Service and the PCTA hope that it will be open before most trail users attempt to enter the area. The closure area starts on the southern slopes of Mt. Washington and extends to the Big Lake area. View the incident website for specific information: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2550.
