Hello Trail Lovers,

This message from Hood River County Forestry Department

Due to high wildfire danger, the following fire prevention restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Help us prevent forest fires:

• Camping and parking are closed in the Hood River County Forest between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily, except at Kingsley Campground, Tucker Park, and Toll Bridge Park. 
• All gates providing access to the county forest are closed, including Post Canyon, Riordan Hill, Upper Binns Hill, and Gilhouley.
• Combustion engine motorized vehicles are prohibited on trails and gated county forest roads. 
• All campfires are prohibited.  

Portable stoves and fire pits using liquefied or bottled fuel are allowed in clear areas free of flammable vegetation, if users have either 1 shovel and 1 gallon of water or one 2 ½-pound fire extinguisher.

The county will announce when these restrictions are no longer in effect.

Questions? Call the forestry department at 541-387-6888

NOTE: This does not close any trails to non-motorized use, nor does it close any staging areas in Post Canyon.  However, you will find the road gates just past the staging areas closed.

A Note from HRATS

This isn’t the news we wanted to share, especially during the heart of riding season. But these restrictions are an important step in protecting our forests, our community, and the future of the trails we all enjoy.

Please respect the restrictions and the gate closures. We know they can be frustrating, but following them now helps protect continued access to Post Canyon and our other county forest trails for the long term.

Thank you for doing your part, looking out for our forests, and helping keep Post Canyon a place we can all enjoy for years to come.

Happy Trails,
HRATS

Categories: Advocacy, mountain bike