This ban aligns with the Regulated Use Closure implemented by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), which is effective at 12:01a.m. on June 16. The Central Oregon District of ODF declared fire season on June 2nd.
All vehicles on County Forest roads must be equipped with either a shovel and a gallon of water, or a 2.5-pound fire extinguisher or larger.
As part of the RUC restrictions, County Forest trails will be closed to motorized use on Middle Mountain, Pinemont, and Fir Mountain (Eastside) due to fire danger.
However, Motorized Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use will still be allowed in Hood River County’s Northwest Area Trail System through a special ODF waiver until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as fire danger increases.
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