Fact Sheet for the Hope Fire - September 30, 2023

The Hope Fire was lightning-caused and detected on September 21st. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by local resources from the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. It is currently burning at Hoppe Point located northwest of the McPhee Dam and Reservoir, east of Bradfield Campground.

The location of the fire is within the boundaries of a prescribed fire burn unit. Fire personnel have been working to prepare lines around the estimated 3,000-acre section. Firefighters are reinforcing and using previously defined and prepared control lines to allow this naturally caused wildfire to reduce forest fuels and improve forest health within those boundaries. This will decrease risk of future catastrophic wildfire, protect infrastructure and private lands, and improve forage for wildlife.     

 Current 

• Firefighters made good progress on Friday with burnout operations to improve lines around the fire.
• Firefighters continue to reinforce containment lines around the planning area to support fire suppression efforts in anticipation of increased winds over the weekend. 

Outlook  

• Winds and the chance of scattered showers are expected to increase over the weekend.  
• Firefighters will focus on patrolling the fire through the upcoming wind event and look for opportunities to reinforce control lines through the weekend. 

QUARTZ RIDGE & BEAR CREEK FIRES

Update: September 30, 2023                    

Type 3 Team, Incident Commander: Scotty Nilson

Updates will be produced every other day unless significant activity occurs

Highlights: 

Fire activity on both the Quartz Ridge and Bear Creek fires remains minimal with isolated smoke production following two days of near-critical fire weather.  Infrared data shows the Bear Creek Fire increased in size by 1 acre; no change in size to Quartz Ridge. Fire activity may be further-reduced this weekend by moisture and cooler temperatures.

Quartz Ridge Fire:  2,850 acres | 22 personnel assigned

Firefighters flew a reconnaissance helicopter flight on Friday and spotted only a few isolated locations with active burning.  An overnight infrared flight shows most of the fire area is cold, with some scattered pockets of heat. Patrols and spotters will continue to watch for any signs of fire activity near the perimeter.  
 

Bear Creek Fire:  1,094 acres | 13 personnel assigned

Infrared data shows the fire grew by 1 acre. There is some active fire along the northern edge of the fire that led to that increase.  Elsewhere within the fire perimeter, there are many pockets of heat, as fire is slowly chewing through dead and down timber. Two engines are stationed in the Weminuche Valley, with firefighters continually patrolling to make sure isolated areas of active fire are not advancing beyond the limits defined in the incident objectives.  

Weather:  

Wet, windy and cooler weather is forecast to move over the region Friday.  Rain showers are expected this afternoon, into the evening.  Sustained winds will be 10-20 mph, gusting to 40.  Sunday may be even windier, with gusts to 50 mph, with a 40% chance of more rainfall. 

San Juan NF Temporary Closures: The closure order for the Quartz Ridge Fire has been amended. Quartz Meadows Rd (NFSR#684) and the Quartz Ridge Trail (NFST#570) have re-opened. Quartz Creek Trail (NFST#571) remains closed.  In the Bear Creek Fire area, Little Sand Trail (NFST #591) and Shaw Creek Trail (NFST#584) are closed. For more info: Quartz Ridge Closure and Bear Creek Closure.

Prescribed Fire:  There has been increased smoke production this week caused by prescribed burning in locations on the San Juan National Forest.  For the most up to date and detailed information, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-maps-gallery/cosjf-san-juan-national-forest-prescribed-fire-program  

Highlight: Forest closures remain in place in both fire areas. Recent precipitation across the forest allowed for the lifting of Public Use Restrictions, which allows campfires on areas of the forest that are not currently under a closure order. Lifting Public Use Restrictions for campfires does not rescind closure orders. Forest staff are working closely with fire managers daily to re-evaluate closures and look for opportunities to reopen them as soon as safely possible for both firefighters and the public.

Anvil Fire

Size: 22,069 acres         Start Date:  August 25, 2023 Location:  8 miles east of Port Orford, OR
Containment:  40%    Total personnel: 1,098             Resources: 33 crews, 14 helicopters, 49 engines  

As a result of the firefighters hard work, containment of the Anvil Fire increased to 40%. These gains were made on the south side of the fire along Elk Creek Road as well as the northernmost portion of the fire. Additional work was completed northwest of Grassy Knob. On the east side of the fire, a masticator chipped away along Forest Road 5502. 

Today, crews will continue to work to secure contingency lines near Grassy Knob.  Progress is ongoing to increase containment along Elk River Road.  Line construction on the west side of Hells Gate is estimated to be completed in the coming week. Even though rain fell on the fire throughout the week, it was not enough to put it out the fire. Heavy vegetation and downed timber will continue to smolder. Fuels will dry throughout next week to allow fire activity to increase enough to produce visible smoke in the area. 

Evacuations:  Curry County Sheriff’s Office created evacuation zones near the Anvil Fire; Zones 1, 2, and 4 are in Level 2 “Be Set” status, Zone 3 in Level 1 “Ready” status.  All residents should remain attentive to changing conditions until the fire is fully contained and the evacuations orders can be lifted. View the interactive evacuation map at https://bit.ly/AnvilEvacs.  Sign up for Curry Co. emergency alerts at https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.

Flat Fire

Size:  34,242 acres   Start Date:  July 15, 2023     Location:  2 miles southeast of Agness, OR    Containment:  75%  Total personnel:  22    Resources: 3 engines

No road work was able to be completed on Forest Road 3680 yesterday because of wet conditions. Crews are implementing the suppression repair plan on the Flat Fire. Additional crews, including excavators, will work on cleaning up the fire line and returning them to a natural state. 

Emergency Fire Area and Road Closures Still in Effect:  Closure Orders remain in place for both Anvil and Flat Fires  on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and Coos Bay District Bureau of Land Management. For current closure information and maps, please visit: https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts or https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/orrsf-anvil-fire.

Fire Restrictions: The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest lifted all public Use Restrictions on Forest lands and moved to “moderate” fire danger. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level was reduced to Level 1. Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Section of the Rogue River are at Stage 1- campfires must be in a fire pan below the high-water mark. 

Weather: As much as 1’’ of rain fell on the fire yesterday, although some portions saw as little as ¼’’. Today, northerly winds will increase to 25mph along ridges. Conditions look to be drier in the coming days. 

Smoke: Smoke may be visible at times. For current smoke and air quality updates visit, https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke . Please drive slowly and with headlights on through any fire area. 

Roads: Visit www.tripcheck.com or call 511 for current road closures. Do not use forest roads for alternate routes.

Contact Fire Information: (541) 216-4579 or (541) 237-6369 

Email: 2023.anvil@firenet.gov 

Facebook: facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023 

X/Twitter: twitter.com/RRSNF 

Inciweb Anvil Fire: bit.ly/AnvilFireOR 

Inciweb Flat Fire: bit.ly/FlatFireOR

Klamath National Forest reduces emergency closure order

Yreka, Calif., September 29, 2023 – Due to excellent progress on fire suppression and repair activity on the Happy Camp Complex, the Klamath National Forest is reducing the area under emergency closure order. Forest Order 05-05-23-10 replaces the previously issued order 05-05-23-09, effectively lifting the eastern section of the closure on the Oak Knoll and Scott River ranger districts. The emergency closure order for the Happy Camp Ranger District remains unchanged.

The purpose of an emergency closure order is to provide for public safety in response to ongoing wildfire activity across the forest, including the Happy Camp Complex. A forest closure prohibits the public from entering portions of the forest in or near the vicinity of ongoing wildfire activity. The closure order also prohibits the use of roads, trails, and developed recreation sites within the closure area.

Happy Camp Ranger District Closure Location: This closure order remains in place and extends from Happy Camp south to the Marble Mountain Wilderness boundary at Norcross Recreation Area. The closure continues west along the edge of the Marble Mountain Wilderness to the Siskiyou Wilderness boundary. From there, the closure runs north along the Siskiyou Wilderness, down Clear Creek to Highway 96, and then north back to Happy Camp near Curley Jack Campground.

A description and map of the closure order, including specific roads, trails, and recreation sites can be found on the Klamath National Forest Website: https://origin- fs.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices/?aid=83650.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions were lifted on the Klamath National Forest on September 28, 2023. Forest officials stress that the Northern California fire season is not over, and care and common sense must still be used when in the forest. The larger fuels, such as logs, remain fairly dry and have not been as affected by the recent rains. The potential for wildfires still exists and visitors to the forest should remember to never leave campfires unattended. When the time comes to leave your campfire, make sure it is completely extinguished using the drown, stir, feel, repeat method.

29 de septiembre de 2023

El Equipo 3 se prepara para la transición del Complejo Cowlitz a un equipo más pequeño de Tipo 4 

(RANDLE, Wash.) – El Complejo Cowlitz está contenido en un 39% con un total de 731 acres quemados.

Actualmente hay 105 recursos asignados al Complejo Cowlitz. El Equipo 3 de Manejo de Incidentes del Oeste de Washington está trabajando con el Comandante de Incidentes Tipo 4 entrante en la preparación de una transición de fin de semana. El equipo de tipo 4 se hará cargo de mando Sábado, 30 de septiembre 2023 a las 6:00 pm. Tendremos una actualización final sobre el fuego el sábado. Las cuadrillas continuaran monitoreando el fuego y trabajando en el area hasta que hayan completado el trabajo de reparacion de supresion. El trabajo de supresión es una parte muy importante del cierre de un incendio. Al dispersar la maleza, crear barras de agua, alisar el terreno e intentar devolver la zona a su estado original, podemos ayudar a minimizar la escorrentía de agua y fomentar un nuevo crecimiento en las zonas quemadas y dañadas.

Nuestro equipo recibió ayer el aviso de una hoguera abandonada. El fuego no se había apagado y enfriado adecuadamente, por lo que se escapó de su anillo y quemó parte de la zona circundante. Tenga cuidado con las hogueras. Cuando termine de hacer una hoguera, asegúrese de apagarla completamente y de que esté fría y apagada antes de marcharse. Juntos podemos prevenir los incendios forestales.

El tiempo: Una vaguada de refuerzo de baja presión en altura se moverá a través del noroeste del Pacífico el viernes. Aunque continuará la mención de chubascos, serán mucho más ligeros. Esperar que la probabilidad de lluvia medible a caer de 60 por ciento en la mañana a 25 por ciento en la tarde. Las temperaturas subirán hasta los 57-64 grados por debajo de los 4000 pies y permanecerán en los 50 por encima de los 4000 pies. Los vientos ligeros y variables aumentarán del noroeste 2-7 mph. Los valores de humedad relativa el viernes por la tarde oscilarán entre 45-53 por ciento. Las precipitaciones adicionales durante el día viernes a viernes por la noche será un rastro-0.05 pulgadas.

Mensaje de seguridad: Mientras nos preparamos para la transición del Complejo Cowlitz al equipo de tipo 4 entrante, es importante recordar que todavía hay peligros alrededor de las áreas de fuego. Todavía tenemos camiones de bomberos, equipos y equipos de conducción y de trabajo en la zona. Puede haber peligros ocultos dentro de las zonas del incendio, incluso después de que las cuadrillas se hayan ido. Grassy Mountain puede seguir mostrando algo de humo. Los árboles quemados, dañados y debilitados pueden romperse o caerse, causando un problema de seguridad. Después de que el fuego haya quemado una zona, puede dejar agujeros ocultos en el terreno quemado.

Antecedentes: Hubo 30 incendios en el complejo. Los incendios se iniciaron el 25 de agosto tras un rayo que cayó sobre el bosque nacional de Gifford Pinchot. La mayoría se han contenido y se encuentran en estado de patrulla o vigilancia mientras continúan las reparaciones de supresión.

Cierres: Debido a las actividades de los incendios en curso, las siguientes carreteras y senderos están cerrados al público para ayudar a garantizar la seguridad pública y de los bomberos: Forest Roads 25, 9300 y 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (desde Elk Pass hasta la intersección con Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp 17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A. #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp 17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A.

September 29, 2023

Team 3 Prepares to transition the Cowlitz Complex to a smaller Type 4 team

(RANDLE, Wash.) – The Cowlitz Complex is 39% contained with a total of 731 acres burned.

There are currently 105 resources assigned to the Cowlitz Complex. Western Washington Incident Management Team 3 is working with the incoming Type 4 Incident Commander in preparation of a weekend transition. The type 4 team will take over command Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm. We will have a final update on the fire Saturday. Crews will continue monitoring the fires and working in the area until they have completed the suppression repair work. Suppression work is such an important part of closing out a fire. By scattering brush, creating water bars, smoothing out the ground, and attempting to return the area back to its original state, we can help to minimize water runoff and encourage new growth in those burned and damaged areas.

Our team was notified of an abandoned campfire yesterday. The fire had not been properly extinguished and cooled so it escaped it’s ring and burned some of the surrounding area. Please use caution with campfires. When you are done with a campfire, be sure to fully extinguish the fire and make sure it is cold and out before leaving. Together, we can prevent wildfires.

Weather: A reinforcing trough of low pressure aloft will move across the Pacific Northwest Friday. While the mention of showers will continue, they will be much lighter. Expect the chance of measurable rain to fall from 60 percent in the morning to 25 percent in the afternoon. Temperatures will climb to 57-64 degrees below 4000 feet and remain in the 50s above 4000 feet. Light and variable winds will increase out of the northwest 2-7 mph. Relative humidity values Friday afternoon will range from 45-53 percent. Additional rainfall during the day Friday through Friday night will be a trace-0.05 inch.

Safety Message: As we prepare to transition the Cowlitz Complex to the incoming type 4 team, it’s important to remember there are still hazards all around the fire areas. We still have fire trucks, equipment, and crews driving and working in the area. There may be hidden hazards within the fire areas even after the crews are gone. Grassy Mountain may continue to show some smoke. Burned, damaged, and weakened trees may break or fall causing a safety concern. After the fire burned through an area, it can leave behind hidden holes in the burned ground.

Background: There were 30 fires in the complex. The fires started August 25th after a lightning event across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Most have been contained and are in patrol or monitor status as suppression repair continues.

Closures: Due to ongoing fire activities, the following roads and trails are closed to the public to help ensure public and firefighter safety: Forest Roads 25, 9300 and 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (from Elk Pass to intersection with Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp 17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A.

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Lookout Fire closure area reduced due to recent rains, successful suppression and repair efforts

Petes Lake closure expires, opening access to Three Sisters Wilderness

Springfield, Ore. – Sept. 29, 2023 — The Lookout Fire closure area was reduced today due to cooler, wetter weather and successful firefighting and suppression repair efforts, opening access to some popular recreation sites in the McKenzie corridor. A closure order for the Petes Lake Fire also expired this week, opening access to all trails within the Three Sisters Wilderness that are on the Willamette National Forest.

The lightning-caused Lookout Fire, which was reported on Aug. 5, is approximately 25,751 acres and 50% contained. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, is in effect through Oct. 29, 2023, unless rescinded or modified sooner.

Many popular recreation sites and trails are now open, including Sahalie Falls and portions of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail. Popular destination Blue Pool may only be accessed from the north on the McKenzie River Trail, with Koosah Falls Day Use area as the nearest access point. Parking is limited, so visitors are asked to plan accordingly in the event there is no safe or legal parking available. Forest Service Road 15 remains open.

Outside of the Lookout closure boundary, there are several roads closed for emergency fire suppression and repair activity, including FS Road 2672-655, FS Road 2672, FS Road 2657, FS Road 2653, and FS Road 2649. For the latest information on any road closures, please monitor TripCheck for updates: https://tripcheck.com/

The Petes Lake Fire, which was also sparked by lightning and started on Aug. 25, 2023, is now 3,254 acres. The fire burned across a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the public is reminded to use caution through fire-impacted areas. For more information about recreating in burned areas, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/learning/safety-ethics/

For the complete list of recreation sites and roads included in the Lookout Fire Closure Order, visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/

Lookout Fire closure area reduced due to recent rains, successful suppression and repair efforts

Petes Lake closure expires, opening access to Three Sisters Wilderness

Springfield, Ore. – Sept. 29, 2023 — The Lookout Fire closure area was reduced today due to cooler, wetter weather and successful firefighting and suppression repair efforts, opening access to some popular recreation sites in the McKenzie corridor. A closure order for the Petes Lake Fire also expired this week, opening access to all trails within the Three Sisters Wilderness that are on the Willamette National Forest.

The lightning-caused Lookout Fire, which was reported on Aug. 5, is approximately 25,751 acres and 50% contained. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, is in effect through Oct. 29, 2023, unless rescinded or modified sooner.

Many popular recreation sites and trails are now open, including Sahalie Falls and portions of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail. Popular destination Blue Pool may only be accessed from the north on the McKenzie River Trail, with Koosah Falls Day Use area as the nearest access point. Parking is limited, so visitors are asked to plan accordingly in the event there is no safe or legal parking available. Forest Service Road 15 remains open.

Outside of the Lookout closure boundary, there are several roads closed for emergency fire suppression and repair activity, including FS Road 2672-655, FS Road 2672, FS Road 2657, FS Road 2653, and FS Road 2649. For the latest information on any road closures, please monitor TripCheck for updates: https://tripcheck.com/

The Petes Lake Fire, which was also sparked by lightning and started on Aug. 25, 2023, is now 3,254 acres. The fire burned across a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the public is reminded to use caution through fire-impacted areas. For more information about recreating in burned areas, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/learning/safety-ethics/

For the complete list of recreation sites and roads included in the Lookout Fire Closure Order, visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/

Morgan Fire Update: Friday, September 29, 2023
Fire Information line: 541-460-7602 8am-8pm 

The Morgan Fire is burning in steep, forested terrain, approximately 21 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain, on both private and National Forest System lands. 

Temporary Road Closure: The Fremont-Winema National Forest issued a temporary closure for public safety on a segment of Forest Service Road 2800, between its junction with Forest Road 3428 on the north and Forest Road 2800-016 on the south. A copy of the order and map is on the Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema

Yesterday: The focus of the work was repairing the fire lines using hand crews and equipment. Repair consists of returning the disturbed areas, fire lines, staging areas, helipads etc., to as natural a state as possible. This is to minimize any future damage or impacts to the watersheds due to erosion. Fences that were cut to access the fire were also fixed.  Some areas of heat, all within the fire line and not threatening the line, were found and extinguished. Fire hose is being pulled off the line and brought back to fire camp. 

Today’s Activities: Firefighters will continue repair, using dozers and excavators to break down berms along the fire line and install water bars on steeper slopes.  This work will aid in reducing erosion and lessening impacts to the watershed. Crews will also keep searching deeper into the perimeter to ensure no potential ignition sources remain near the fire’s edge. As suppression and repair objectives are met, there is a steady demobilization of assigned crews and equipment.

Weather: Increasing clouds will begin to arrive on Friday morning, with chances for spotty showers in the late afternoon through the night into Saturday afternoon.  Rain amounts over the fire are predicted to be from .15-.30 inches. Winds will increase Friday night into the weekend. 

Northwest Team 7 will be transferring management of the fire to a smaller fire organization at the end of the day Friday. This will be the last update from Northwest Team 7. For future fire information, contact the Fremont-Winema National Forest office at (541) 947-2151.

Fire Information and Links

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orfwf-morgan-fire 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwteam7 

               https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO 
            https://www.facebook.com/R6FWNF

SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST
USDA FOREST SERVICE
FOREST ORDER NO. 10-23-09
SMITH RIVER COMPLEX CLOSURE AREA

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public
safety, the following acts are prohibited within the specified areas of the Gasquet Ranger
District, Six Rivers National Forest. This Order is effective from September 29, 2023,
through November 8, 2023.
1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Smith River
Complex Closure Area, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibit B.
36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
2. Being on any National Forest System road within the Smith River Complex Closure
Area, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
3. Being on any National Forest System trail within the Smith River Complex Closure
Area, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), 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 from
this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting
force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Owners, lessees, and residents of privately owned land in the area, to the extent
necessary to access their land. Recreation residence permit holders are not exempt
from this Order.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part
261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an
individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or
both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed at Eureka, California this 28th day of September 2023.
Ted O. McArthur
Forest Supervisor, Six Rivers National Forest
 

SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST
USDA FOREST SERVICE
FOREST ORDER NO. 10-23-09
SMITH RIVER COMPLEX CLOSURE AREA

EXHIBIT A

• The Smith River Complex Fire Closure Area boundary begins at Gasquet Mountain Road
(17N49).
• It continues north along the east side of Gasquet mountain road (17N49) until it intersects
with County Road 305.
• It continues north along the east side of County Road 305 until reaches the Oregon border
in Section 35, Township 19 South, Range 2 East.
• It continues east along the Oregon border until it intersects County Road 316.
• It then continues southeast along the Gasquet District boundary to the 18N11 road. 18N11
is closed.
• It continues east along 18N11 to Little Sanger Peak in Section 20, Township 18 North, Range
5 East.
• From Little Sanger Peak it follows the Gasquet District boundary south to the intersection of
the boundary with the Klamath National Forest at Young’s peak in Section 4, Township 17
North, Range 5 East.
• The closure continues south along the Del Norte County and Siskiyou County line to the
intersection of the Six Rivers National Forest Ukonom and Orleans Ranger District boundary
near Chimney Rock in Section 22, Township 14 North, Range 4 East.
• It continues south and southwest along the boundary of the Gasquet and Orleans Ranger
Districts until it intersects with the private land in Section 3, Township 12 North, Range 3
East.
• The boundary continues northwest following the Gasquet District boundary until it reaches
the intersection of 14N01D and Red Mountain Road 14N01.
• The boundary then stays on the east side of 14N01 and continues northeast to the
intersection with Forest Road 15N13 near Rocky Saddle in Section 2, Township 13 North,
Range 2 East.
• The boundary then continues southeast then northeast along the east side of 14N01 on until
it intersects the GO-road (15N01).
• The boundary follows the east side of the Gasquet/Orleans Road (GO-Road) north until the
intersection with South Fork Road (County Road 427).
• The boundary follows the east side of South Fork Road (County Road 427) northwest around
Steven’s Bridge River Access. Steven’s Bridge River Access is closed.
• The boundary follows the South Fork Smith River and continues northeast until it reaches
the northwest corner of Section 30 and southwest corner of Section 19, Township 16 North,
Range 2 East.
• The boundary continues north until it intersects French Hill Road (17N26, County Road 411).
• The boundary follows the south side of French Hill Road (17N26, County Road 411) east
until it intersects with the southwest corner of Section 28 and 29, Range 2 East, Township
17 North.
• The boundary then goes north crossing Highway 199 to the Middle Fork of the Smith River.
• The boundary then follows the north bank of the Middle Fork Smith River to the beginning of
the closure boundary at Gasquet Mountain Road (17N49).