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Site of the world’s first Olympic whitewater event on a natural river in 1996; today you can hike or bike forest trails, play in the water and picnic along the river.
Check first: Forest Service: the visitor center burned in April 2022; trails and both parking lots have reopened, but the fenced area around the visitor center stays closed.
Facts above are from the official source, checked Oct 31, 2026 (ET). Road conditions, hours and closures change — check before you go.
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