It is the peak of the summer season and trailheads are seeing heavy use. Trail users are encouraged to hit the trails early in the morning and bring extra water on hot days.

The remaining snow on higher elevation trails is melting rapidly. South Sisters Climbers Trail is now logged out and accessible. It is mostly snow-free except for a few long patches of snow between 6,800 and 8,000 feet elevation.

The trail to Broken Top is now melted out. However, Road 370 to Broken Top Trailhead remains closed.

The Whitewater Fire continues to burn in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness area. The following trails in the area are closed: Whitewater Trail, Cheat Creek Trail, Triangulation Trail, Crag Trail, South Breitenbush Trail (east of Bear Point and up to the Pacific Crest Trail) and the section of the Pacific Crest Trail (north of Woodpecker Trail up to Breitenbush Lake). Whitewater Road, at Highway 22, is also closed.

The West Bend area closure has been temporarily lifted until the fall. The Storm King Trail, COD Trail and Grand Slam Trail in Phil’s Trail area are accessible.

Hikers and bikers should expect dry and dusty conditions on lower elevation trails. Fire season is in progress. Pay close attention to campfire restrictions and extinguish campfires in permitted areas. Campfires in wilderness areas must be atleast 100 feet from a trail or water body.