ACTION ALERT
Tell the Forest Service to Maintain Climbing Access to Bulo Point, OR.
The Forest Service is seeking public input regarding proposed watershed restoration on the Mt. Hood National Forest near Portland, Oregon. This project involves decommissioning some roads. Included on the list of proposed roads to decommission is the 2730-240 road which is the main access road to Bulo Point.
Bulo Point is a valuable resource for local climbers as well as a very popular summer crag with Portlanders. While it is possible to hike down to the crag from the 2730 road it would be much more desirable for climbers to be able to continue using the road 240 for access. See www.rockclimbing.com/routes/North_America/United_States/Oregon/Portland.../.
Electronic maps are available online at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/projects. The relevant map is the “Headwaters 15 Mile Creek” map.
Please consider the following comments when writing to the Forest Service:
1. Keep the north end of the 2730-240 road open to the crag.
2. Decommission the southern half of the road to protect a spring area located next to this road.
3. Create a turn-around with some parking near the crag. In the future there could also be a bathroom located here.
4. Improve the north end with re-grading and new gravel.
Please send written comments before April 21 to:
Michelle Lombardo
Mt. Hood National Forest, Aquatic Restoration Team Leader
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, OR 97055
FAX: (503)668-1413
E-Mail: mailto:comments-pacificnorthwest-mthood@fs.fed.us