“People care deeply about the Columbia Gorge. Funds donated at Multnomah Falls Lodge were also used to help underwrite costs of trail work. National Forest Foundation and Oregon Kitchen Table provided financial support for trail repair, based on donations from the public. Pacific Crest Trail Association and Trailkeepers of Oregon organized volunteer trail crews to repair and stabilize area trails, while Friends of the Columbia Gorge assisted with invasive species removal and visitor information. Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Many dedicated people from throughout the region provided sweat equity or donations to our partners, who helped us bring about this day,” said Lynn Burditt, area manager for the U.S. “It’s thrilling to be able to reconnect visitors with these much loved waterfalls and trails, which were hard hit by the fire. Visitors are advised to check weather conditions and the status of trails before heading out to hike. Forest Service and State Park trails and sites remain closed with no timeline for reopening. The full length of the Historic Columbia River Highway impacted by Eagle Creek Fire is now open. Drivers can now enjoy views of Horsetail Falls and Wahkeena Falls on the newly opened segment of the historic highway between Bridal Veil to Ainsworth. Gorge trails opening today include the well-known Angels Rest, Wahkeena, and Larch Mountain Trail. For the first time since Eagle Creek Fire, six miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway and several popular trails near Multnomah Falls reopened. Historic Highway, West Columbia Gorge Trails Reopen after Eagle Creek Fireĭon Hamilton, ODOT, 50, Clay Courtright, OPRD, 50
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