Getting a first-hand look at burned trails closed in the Santiam State Forest
A Department of Forestry spokesperson said most of the trails in the Santiam State Forest are closed due to wildfire damage, but there are efforts to restore them.
Credit: Christine Pitawanich/KGW Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 4:46 PM PDT June 9, 2021
Many hiking trails in the Santiam State Forest are closed to the public due to damage from wildfires that hit the area nine months ago.
For some, the closures are frustrating. KGW decided to go take a look at why those trails are still closed and learn more about the efforts to restore them.