Willamette National Forest reduced the closure order for the Pyramid Fire on Monday, reopening hunting and recreation areas north of U.S Highway 20, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The Pyramid Fire, east of Sweet Home, was reported on July 17 and has burnt 1,312 acres and was at 98% containment.
Thanks to good weather and successful firefighting efforts against the lightning-sparked fire, the Middle Santiam Wilderness is open with access to the north.
Reopened recreational sites and access roads to popular hunting areas include:
- McQuade Creek Trail and Trailhead
- Parish Lake Trail and Trailhead
- Riggs Lake Trail and Trailhead
- Swamp Peak Trail
- Blowout Bridge Trailhead
- Scar Mountain Trailhead
- South Pyramid Creek Trailhead
- FSR-2041 Soda Fork
- FSR-2045 Holman Creek
- FSR-2047 Sheep Creek
- FSR-2266
The following trails remain closed:
- Bridge to Nowhere Trail and Trailhead
- Chimney Peak Trail and Trailhead
- Pyramids Bypass Loop Trail and Trailhead.
- South Pyramid Creek Trail
- South Horse Camp