THE HOOD
IS CALLING
Fire Information For Bear Gulch Fire near Lake Cushman:
Bear Gulch Fire Closure Area Expanded to include Mt. Ellinor
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 16, 2025 — Due to continued dry conditions and an increase in fire behavior elevating the risk of fire spread the Bear Gulch Fire closure area has been extended to include the following:
Roads:
NF-2451
NF-2419
NF-2419-014
Trails and Trailheads:
Mt Ellinor (Upper and Lower)
Mt Ellinor Connector Trail
Copper Creek
Upper Big Creek Loop Trail
Dry Creek Trail
Jefferson Pass Trail
All day use sites, trails, trailheads and other sites beyond the current closure at milepost 10.5 on NF-24 remained closed including the Staircase Area in Olympic National Park. Currently, the Big Creek Campground remains open.
These closures ensure the safety of the public and crews while allowing firefighters to strengthen containment lines. For daily updates on the Bear Gulch Fire visit InciWeb or the incident’s social media.
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