Bulo Point Access

Mt. Hood’s Bulo Point access road to be decommissioned
From Cascade Climbers website: cascadeclimbers.com/forum/u…
Attention all climbers - Information regarding proposed watershed restoration on the Mt. Hood Forest: This will involve decommissioning some roads. Included on the list of proposed roads to decommission is the 2730-240 road - this 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. The Forest Service is now seeking public input on this proposal. Comments may pertain to the nature & scope of the environmental, social, & economic issues, & possible alternatives to the proposed action. Electronic maps are available online at: fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/projects. The relevant map is the 'Headwaters 15Mile Creek' map. Based on familiarity with the area, the following is a suggestion:

1. Keep the north end of the 2730-240 road open to the crag.
2. Decommission the southern half of the road. This would 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 & 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
Or by E-Mail to: comments-pacificnorthwest-mthood@fs.fed.us

Update - The USFS, Access Fund, and local climbers have completed a small gravel parking lot and turnaround for Bulo Point. Local climbers participated in the road decomissioning process (noted by Jeff) to ensure that a portion of the road that services Bulo Point remain open. Many letters of support came from the community to encourage the USFS to keep the road open to the trail for Bulo Point. The climbing community pledged to help construct a parking area, and a grant was secured from the Access Fund to help pay for the construction. It took some time to assemble the right resources for an economically sound plan for the improvements. The USFS contributed staff time, gravel, and other resources towards the project. Site preparation work ocurred throughout the summer, and the heavy equipment could finally complete the project after the fire season. Many thanks to the local volunteers, the USFS, and the Access Fund for improving the access to this little gem.