Gearhart mountain wilderness trails rehabilitation

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $187,240 to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) on August 4, 2025, under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to rehabilitate fire-damaged trails within the Gearhart Mountain Wilderness located in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. This formula grant supports the restoration and maintenance of existing recreational trail infrastructure that has been impacted by fire damage, consistent with permissible uses under the program.

As the designated state agency administering Oregon's Recreational Trails Program, ODOT will utilize these funds to restore trail accessibility and conditions for both motorized and non-motorized recreational users. The project falls within the program's eligible activities for maintenance and restoration of existing trails and assessment of trail conditions. The awarded funding will support the physical rehabilitation work necessary to return the fire-affected trail system to operational condition and safe public use.

Project description

Rehabilitation of fire damaged trails in the gearhart mountain wilderness within the fremont-winema national forest.