IMNAHA, OR – The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest continues fire recovery efforts following the 2022 Double Creek Fire within the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The Forest has awarded a contract to remove burned trees and conduct road repairs along Hat Point Road, Forest Road 4240.
The work includes cutting and removal of hazardous roadside dead and dying trees along Hat Point and Warnack Corral Roads and road repair, such as road resurfacing and culvert replacements.
The work is expected to continue for up to two years. Work will generally be conducted during late spring (when the road opens from winter snow) until fall.
Because of the narrowness and steepness of the Hat Point Road, forest users may encounter delays and wait times while logging and maintenance activities are ongoing. Traffic may be delayed for up to an hour to allow log trucks and other heavy equipment traffic to safely travel the road or to complete tree-falling and processing activities.
Forest visitors are encouraged to call or visit the Wallowa Mountains Office in Joesph, Oregon, 541-426-5546, to determine if they could expect travel delays while traveling the Hat Point Road.
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