Fire Closures

Pioneer Fire Closures

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.

  • The Lakeshore Trail from Stehekin to Flick Creek Campsite is closed due to the Pioneer Fire. Camp closure includes Flick Creek Camp. There are additional closures for the Pioneer Fire on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, visit inciweb for additional information on closures.

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.

 
 
A person walking through a burned area.
Brush Creek Trail post fire conditions 2022

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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.

Last updated: June 19, 2024

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