Recent extreme weather, including 10 inches of rain on Nov. 14 and 15 measured outside of Forks, has caused severe damage to the Forest.

Olympic National Forest Staff are working to conduct assessments and have found washed out roads, damaged culverts, eroded trails, and downed trees.

Due to extensive damage, we have closed multiple roads and discourage use of the forest in damaged areas for the safety of staff and visitors as we clear areas and make repairs.

CLOSED Roads:

Forest Service Road 29 (Sitkum-Solduc Rd / “A” Road) – Closed between mile post 2.7 and 33.5

Forest Service Road 2922 – Closed at about mile post 2.0 for the rest of the roadway

Forest Service Road 2932 (Bogachiel Rd / Undi Rd) – Closed about 4.3 above private lands

Forest Service Road 30 – Closed between mile post 8.5 to 10.5

“We appreciate your patience as we work to assess the damage we’ve endured to the Forest,” said Kelly Lawrence, Forest Supervisor for the Olympic National Forest. “At this time, we ask everyone to respect barriers and make safe choices in our area after this extreme weather event.”

Stay updated via the Olympic National Forest website and Twitter and Facebook channels. Images of the damage can be seen on the ONF Flickr site.