Three Sisters Wilderness closure area reduced

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it has reduced the area closure in place for the Nash Fire.

South Sister Climber, Moraine Lakes Trail East of the South Sister Climber Trail, Soda Creek and Green Lakes Trails have been reopened, based on reduced fire activity on the Nash Fire.

The Devil’s and Green Lakes Trailheads are now open as well; however, officials said the public should be aware that areas south of those trailheads along Cascade Lakes Highway in the Three Sisters Wilderness remain closed.

The Deschutes National Forest said it wants to remind the public to abide by all trail closures in the Three Sisters Wilderness, as there are several active fires burning within the Willamette National Forest within the wilderness.