These trailheads are inaccessible by vehicle due to the Lookout Fire(Highway 242 closure): Benson/Tenas Hand Lake Linton Lake Obsidian/Scott These trailheads/trails are closed due to the Cedar Creek Fire: Taylor Burn/Helen Lake/Jack Pine These trailheads are closed due to the Lionshead Fire: Whitewater Crown Lake/Roaring Creek Triangulation/Cheat Creek/South Breitenbush Other trailheads are open allowing access to some sites, but trails may be damaged or closed further into the wilderness. Additional details can be found here: Deschutes National Forest Alerts Visitors ALWAYS assume risks when entering trails in natural areas, but in burned areas those risks are greater. Your safety is in your hands! Know Before You Go and learn more about safely recreating in burned areas here: Burned Area Safety Tips 2023 Central Cascades Wilderness Overnight Permits - Additional permits are released in a 7-day rolling window at 0700 PDT daily. The first day for the permit season is June 15th and runs through October 15th. There are two types of permits available for visiting the Central Cascades wilderness areas of Oregon: Central Cascades Wilderness Overnight Permits Central Cascades Wilderness Permits - Day Use The Central Cascades wilderness areas of Oregon are home to iconic mountain peaks, high alpine meadows and lakes, and old growth forests. Crystal clear streams, wildflower meadows, rugged mountain views, young lava flows, and much more can be found in the Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington and Three Sisters Wilderness areas Backpacking, day hiking, mountaineering and horseback riding are the most common forms of recreation in the area during the short summer season, after snow has receded. Opportunities for nature photography also abound. Cross-country travel skills are necessary to access many of the high lakes and mountain peaks. Easily accessed by population centers in central and western Oregon, while drawing visitors from around the world, the wilderness permit system was established to ensure the protection of these landscapes now and into the future. Facilities: There are no facilities within these wilderness areas. Visitors must practice "Leave No Trace" skills, including properly disposing of human and pet waste and carrying out all trash. Depending on the trailhead used for entry, facilities may include parking, bathrooms, picnic tables, stock hitching posts and wilderness and interpretive information about the area.