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Closure

Copper Creek Trail Closed in Staircase Area

Copper Creek Trail remains closed until further notice due to Bear Gulch Fire damage. The NPS current conditions page says the Staircase developed area is open, but all other trails remain closed. Source: https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/conditions.htm A Washington Trails Association listing also states that Copper Creek is closed until further notice due to Bear Gulch Fire damage: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/copper-creek-lake-cushmanOfficial details

Caution

Ozette Access Advisory: Check SR 112 Before Travel

The Ozette area and Ozette Campground are open, but visitors should check WSDOT SR 112 alerts before traveling because access can be affected by flood or landslide closures and detours. See the park’s current conditions and call the recorded road update line at 360-565-3131 before departing.Official details

Closure

Mora Road Closed for Construction; Rialto Beach Not Accessible via Mora Road

Mora Road is closed beyond Mora Campground to pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic due to construction. During this work period, Rialto Beach is not accessible via Mora Road. Official status pages list the closure as active with the last update on July 8, 2026: current road conditions and park conditions.Official details

Closure

Staircase Area: Some Trails Still Closed After Bear Gulch Fire

Staircase Road is open, and the Staircase Rapids Loop and Staircase Campground have reopened. However, all other Staircase-area trails, including the N Fork Skokomish, Wagonwheel Lake, and Shady Lane trails, remain closed due to hazardous conditions following the Bear Gulch Fire. Official status: current-road-conditions and current conditionsOfficial details

Caution

Hurricane Ridge Construction Impacts and No Potable Water

Summer construction is ongoing at Hurricane Ridge through July and August. Visitors should expect periodic parking impacts, some meadow trail reroutes, and possible one-day closures for asphalt patching or road striping. Victoria Overlook remains accessible. No potable water is available at Hurricane Ridge during this period. Official conditions: Olympic National Park current conditions.Official details
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