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The 44 Trails Association (44Trails) is a non-profit group that maintains the multiuse trail network on the east side of the Mt Hood NF along FR44 and south to Boulder Lakes.

08/14/2026

First, thanks to all the firefighters and resources protecting people and property for our community. Next, we had planned a workparty in the network for this weekend and obviously that is cancelled but we wanted to take this opportunity to also make you aware of the closures in the 44 network.

The Forest Service issued this updated forest closure and the details are at this link. We have attached a map but if any questions, the link is the source. This closure is effective until 12/31/26 but realistically it is going to be longer than that before anyone can access the network.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/closure-place-grasshopper-fire

We all are heartbroken about this but it’s very important for all of us to follow this order to best support the firefighters, Forest Service and everyone's safety. We are actively in conversation with the Forest Service and preparing for whatever the future will hold. It will be a while but stay tuned here and we will keep you posted.

Be smart and safe out there,
44T BOD

08/01/2026

Pls be advised that the 44Trails network south of FSR44 is under ‘go now’ evacuation orders and closed to riding (or other recreating). For more information/updates, check in with WatchDuty app or the Mt Hood Forest page.

07/25/2026

We have received this from the US Forest Service…

Good Evening, we have an ongoing incident on the east zone of the forest. We will be issuing a forest closure that encompasses the boulder creek network up to the southern 44 network to where gunsight meets gumnjuwac. A forest order closure map will be released through official channels tomorrow but I wanted to give everyone the heads up now

07/14/2026

A big couple weeks of maintenance work on the network...

Underhill is cleared
The pileup on lower Crane Creek is now cleared
Surveyors is now brushed from Gibson to the North TH and sight lines should be greatly improved on the downhills.

Big shout out to , and for the extra hands and strong backs!!

Next work party is 8/16, location TBD but there is much to do in the Cooks area. If you can pls mark your calendars and come help us. And if you cannot make Aug, pls mark the weekend of 9/17 when we will have a big session in the Boulder Lakes area!

07/08/2026

PLEASE COME HELP...

SUNDAY JULY 12TH
44 TRAILS 2026 WORK PARTY SCHEDULE
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Project: Brushing from Powerlines south to Gibson Horse camp
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Surveyors North Trail head, 'the Powerlines'
Bring your bike if you want to ride...

Lunch: Provided by NY City Subs in Hood River
Signup and more details at: https://app.buglevolunteers.com/events/a9ca7913-3330-4414-82ad-ecfd1c532c1d/volunteers

06/23/2026

Pls be aware of the trail on the network this coming weekend.

06/09/2026

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SHOWED UP THIS WEEKEND TO WORK!!

We had 12 hardy souls come out to work (unfortunately the picture came after some had left--we'll do better next time).

UPDATE
Surveyors...from the Hub North to just before Gibson Horse Camp bushed and sight lines improved.
Surveyors...from the Hub south and parts of lower Cooks Meadow
Knebal...cleaned a mile in both directions from the camp ground
Super Connector...all cleared and brushed

VERY SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for July 12th, the more people the further we can clear!

06/06/2026

6/6 UPDATE…
We have cleared most all of the network of downfall and now moving on to brushing and trailwork.

Pls join us this weekend (6/7 ) at the Hub to help. We will have a shuttle van for those wanting to ride after. If you cannot make it, a donation (44trails.org) goes a long way to keeping the trails running, thank you!

>CraneCrk update...Mostly cleared. There is a massive log pile up just east of the bridge on crane creek that we will need to reroute the trail around.
>Forest Crk finished, 60 trees
>CraneCrk & Boulder Lake cleared, 70 trees
>Hidden Meadows cleared, 82 trees
>Upper/middle Cooks mostly cleared, 12 trees remaining but ran into snow. 60+ trees.
>Lower Cooks partially cleared, 80 trees.
>Cedar and lower fifteen mile are cleared, 98 trees, two bridges at bottom damaged
>Fifteen mile to Underhill is cleared, 100 trees.
>Lookout/450 is clear, 80+30 trees
>Bottle Prairie, Knebal and 8mi are now cleared. 95+38+81 trees cleared.
>Dog River is cleared and riding great. Stump hole fixed.
>North section line needs some tread work and brush work. 42 trees cleared.
>Entire Surveyors, super duper connector, super connector and part of Knebal Springs is open. 60 trees cleared.
>Zig Zag and Oakridge are cleared

2026 SEASON TREE TALLY = ~1076+

MAINTENANCE Punch List
Dog River…lower bridge starting to fail
North Section Line... tread and brush work
8mi…needs brush work
15mi…2 bridges damaged at bottom

06/05/2026

6/4 UPDATE…
We have cleared most all of the network of downfall and now moving on to brushing and trailwork.

Pls join us this weekend (6/7 ) at the Hub to help. We will have a shuttle van for those wanting to ride after. If you cannot make it, a donation (44trails.org) goes a long way to keeping the trails running, thank you!

>Forest Crk almost finished, 60 trees
>CraneCrk & Boulder Lake cleared, 70 trees
>Hidden Meadows cleared, 82 trees
>Upper/middle Cooks mostly cleared, 12 trees remaining but ran into snow. 60+ trees.
>Lower Cooks partially cleared, 80 trees.
>Cedar and lower fifteen mile are cleared, 98 trees, two bridges at bottom damaged
>Fifteen mile to Underhill is cleared, 100 trees.
>Lookout/450 is clear, 80+30 trees
>Bottle Prairie, Knebal and 8mi are now cleared. 95+38+81 trees cleared.
>Dog River is cleared and riding great. Stump hole fixed.
>North section line needs some tread work and brush work. 42 trees cleared.
>Entire Surveyors, super duper connector, super connector and part of Knebal Springs is open. 60 trees cleared.
>Zig Zag and Oakridge are cleared

2026 SEASON TREE TALLY = ~1076+

MAINTENANCE Punch List
Dog River…lower bridge starting to fail
North Section Line... tread and brush work
8mi…needs brush work
15mi…2 bridges damaged at bottom

05/14/2026

44 TRAILS 2026 WORK PARTY SCHEDULE

JUNE 7 • SUNDAY
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Partnering with Oregon Timber Trail Alliance

Project: Brushing and tread work (conditions permitting)
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 44 Trails Hub near the intersection of FS17 and FS1720

Lunch: Provided by NY City Subs in Hood River
Signup: https://app.buglevolunteers.com/registration?id=a1084da7-2ab0-4440-81bc-326dcdbcc719

JULY 12 • SUNDAY
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Project: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: To Be Announced
Lunch: Provided by NY City Subs in Hood River
Signup: https://app.buglevolunteers.com/registration?id=a9ca7913-3330-4414-82ad-ecfd1c532c1d

AUGUST 16 • SUNDAY
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Project: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: To Be Announced
Lunch: Provided by NY City Subs in Hood River
Signup: https://app.buglevolunteers.com/registration?id=ae7a971a-1339-4b40-a843-34822ad2f353

SEPTEMBER 17–20
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Partnering with Trans-Cascadia

Project: Boulder Lake Area
Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Info on TransCascadia website
Lunch: Gourmet meals are provided Thursday (dinner) through Sunday (lunch)
Signup: https://app.buglevolunteers.com/registration?id=87b20b5d-22c7-4acc-a9ca-1b286537fe78

Registered volunteers will receive specific location, detailed logistics and packing information by email in the weeks leading up to the event.

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