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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON

ORDER# 06-18-01-24-42 FOREST ORDER

LINTON CREEK FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System ("NFS") areas, roads, and trails described below within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. Refer to Exhibit A for the map and Exhibit B for trails and recreation sites that are closed. This Order supersedes Order# 06-18-01-24-37 and is effective on October 1, 2024, through January 1, 2025, unless otherwise rescinded sooner.

PROHIBlllONS:

1. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e).
2. Being on a trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a).
3.  Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e).

CLOSURE AREA:

The closure area is located within the State of Oregon, Lane County, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The closure applies to the NFS areas, roads, and trails and trailheads described below. The closure area is depicted on the attached map, which is incorporated into this order as "Exhibit A." All areas, roads, trails, campgrounds, and recreation sites inside the boundary of this closure area are closed.

The closure area boundary starts at the Obsidian Trailhead and proceeds southeast along FST 3528 (Obsidian) to the junction with FST 4336 (Glacier Way). It then continues eastward along FST 4336 to the junction with the PCT. Both FST 3528 and FST 4336 are closed and not passable. From the junction at the PCT, the closure boundary heads due east to the Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest boundary line. It then follows the Forest boundary line south until it heads due west to the PCT and FST 3511 (Foley Ridge) junction.

The closure boundary then follows FST 3511 west and then north to the Foley Ridge Trailhead. FST 3511 is open and passable. From the Foley Ridge Trailhead, it follows the Three Sisters Wilderness boundary north to Old Mckenzie Highway 242. The closure boundary then follows Highway 242 northeast to FSR 4200-250 (Frog Camp). It then follows FSR 4200-250 to Obsidian Trailhead, where it started.

Forest Service Trail (FST) 3528 (Obsidian), Obsidian Trailhead, Obsidian Stock Trailhead, FST 4336 (Glacier Way), and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) are closed. Recreation sites, trails and campgrounds closed by this order are depicted in "Exhibit B."

Old Mckenzie Highway 242, FST 3532 (Proxy Falls), Proxy Falls Trailhead, FST 3519 (Linton Lake), Linton Lake Trailhead, Linton Lake, FST 3511 (Foley Ridge), and Foley Trailhead remain open. They are marked as open on Exhibit A.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e)(1) and (4), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1.  Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order) specifically exempting them for this Order.

2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of organized rescue or

fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. § 3551, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Springfield, Oregon on this 30th day of September 2024.

Digitally signed by DONNA

DONNA MICKLEY MICKLEY

Donna Mickley

Acting Forest Supervisor Willamette National Forest