Reduction in Pyramid Fire closure order reopens recreational sites

SPRINGFIELD — The Willamette National Forest has reduced the emergency closure order issued for the Pyramid Fire, which was reported July 17 in the Sweet Home Ranger District. The closure order rescinds order 06-18-03-24-30 and is effective Aug. 28, 2024, through Nov. 15, 2024, unless modified or rescinded sooner.

The lightning-caused Pyramid Fire, east of Sweet Home, is approximately 1,312 acres in size and 98% contained.

Recreation sites now open include Crescent Mountain Trail #3384, North Pyramid Trail #3383, Pyramids Trail #3380, and Scar Mountain Trail #3402, Big Springs Sno Park, Coffin Mountain Trailhead, Crescent Mountain Trailhead, Daly Lake Day Use/Campground, Maxwell Butte Sno Park, Lava Lake, North Pyramid Trailhead, and Pyramids Trailhead. All roads and trails serving as the closure boundary, such as FSR-11 and the North Pyramid Trail, are open for travelers.

Trails and recreation sites that remain closed include Bridge to Nowhere Trail #3377 and Trailhead, Chimney Peak (Shedd Camp) Trail #3382 and Trailhead, Gordan Peak Trail #3387 and Trailhead, McQuade Creek Trail #3397 and Trailhead, Parish Lake Trail #3383 and Trailhead, Pyramids Bypass Loop #3376, Riggs Lake Trail #3388 and Trailhead, Swamp Peak Trail #3401 and Trailhead, South Pyramid Creek (west of Cresent Mountain Trail #3403) Trail and Trailhead, Blowout Bridge Trailhead, Middle Santiam Wilderness, Scar Trailhead, and South Pyramid Horse Campground.

For a map of the closure area and a complete list of recreation sites and roads included in the order, visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices.

Please be aware of current restrictions before you head out into the forest and share information with others. As fire restrictions change, information will be available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/willamette/fire.