Partially closed
Mt. Hood National Forest is partially closed.
Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: GRASSHOPPER (93,972 acres, 98% contained); +1 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The Mount Hood National Forest is a U.S.
About Mt. Hood National Forest
The Mount Hood National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in the U.S. state of Oregon, located 62 miles (100 km) east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley. The Forest extends south from the Columbia River Gorge across more than 60 miles (97 km) of forested mountains, lakes and streams to the Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mount Jefferson. The Forest includes and is named after Mount Hood, a stratovolcano and the highest mountain in the state.
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How we read this status
We derive Mt. Hood National Forest's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: GRASSHOPPER (93,972 acres, 98% contained); +1 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are… Full method: how we check park status.
