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Olympic National Forest
Forest Service News Release
Contact: Corina Rendón
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Bear Gulch Fire Closure Area Expanded
OLYMPIA, Wash., September 19, 2025 — Due to significant growth and increase in fire behavior the Bear Gulch Fire closure area <https://pld9h64ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kld1vLI1Fz8Eh4YLcOQNX2WmS5Py0VV
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Roads:
* Forest Road 2500 at mile post 8. The road is closed beyond Lena Creek Campground; the campground remains open.
Recreation Sites:
* Duckabush Trail starting at mile 5. Hikers must turn around at five-mile camp; the site remains accessible for dispersed camping.
* Jefferson Pass Trail
* Upper Lena Lake Trail
* Putvin Trailhead and Trail
* Hamma Hamma Beaver Pond
* Wynoochee Pass Trailhead and Trail
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There are extensive closures in Olympic National Park in response to the Bear Gulch Fire as well. Visit https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fire-conditions-and-updates.htm <https://pld9h64ab.cc.rs
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