Sandy, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed the popular Sandy Ridge Recreation Site due to the nearby Camp Creek Fire, burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest. The BLM closed the area due to excessive smoke and to accommodate firefighting operations in the area. The site is closed until further notice.
The closure includes the parking lot and trail system, as the area is needed to stage wildland firefighting resources and equipment.
“As with any wildland fire, our highest priority is firefighter and public safety. Closing the Sandy Ridge Recreation Site is a necessary step to protect recreators and firefighters while there is an active fire in the area," said Amanda Hoffman, Cascades Field Manager.
The Sandy Ridge Recreation Site is 11 miles east of Sandy, Ore. on U.S. Highway 26. The site includes 17 miles of single-track mountain bike trails.
Please visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/mountainbike/sandyridge for additional information on the Sandy Ridge Recreation Site. Additional information on the Camp Creek Fire can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/ormhf-camp-creek-fire.
Source: Bureau of Land Management