On the afternoon of September 2nd, 2017, a wildfire erupted along the very popular Eagle Creek trail near Cascade Locks, OR in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Due to heavy winds and warm weather, the fire has grown significantly causing evacuations along the Oregon and Washington sides of the western side of the Columbia River Gorge. Right now our thoughts are with the communities in The Gorge feeling the impact of this event and the brave men and women firefighters out there working hard to save our home, businesses, and precious landmarks.
Below is a list of resources for locals and visitors about the current Eagle Creek fire situation in the Columbia River Gorge.
Updates on Road Closures, Evacuations, and Shelters:
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office - Evacuation information for the Oregon side of the Gorge
- Map of evacuations in Multnomah County
Hood River County Sheriff's Office - Evacuation information for the Oregon side of the Gorge
Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Evacuation information for the Washington side of the Gorge
Oregon Department of Transportation Road Updates - Tripcheck.com - Latest information on road closures
Washington Department of Transportation Road Updates
Eagle Creek Fire Incident Report
Indian Creek Fire Incident Report
US Forest Service Facebook Page updates on the fire
Columbia Gorge Express Service cancelled for weekend of September 8-10th
Alternative Lodging Options for Visitors in and around the Columbia River Gorge:
Ways to Help:
Give back to the Hood River County Search & Rescue team who safely rescued 153 hikes from the Eagle Creek trail on Sunday.
Donate to Cascade Regions Red Cross - they are supporting evacuation shelters
Hood River locals looking to volunteer or donate, call 541-387-6911 (source: Hood River County Sheriff's Office)]
If you are interested in volunteering at a Friends of the Gorge stewardship work party after fire damage is assessed, email their Outreach Manager Maegan Jossy, maegan@gorgefriends.org to be added to their trail stewardship list.
Sign up for future trail work parties with Trailkeepers of Oregon
More coming soon...
