The website was updated today 11/21 and that phrase has been removed - while they still refer to NHDOT they simply directly state that Bear Notch Road and Hurricane Mtn Road are closed for the season.
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The website was updated today 11/21 and that phrase has been removed - while they still refer to NHDOT they simply directly state that Bear Notch Road and Hurricane Mtn Road are closed for the season.
.USFS has announced some roads have closed. In particular, Upper Hall Pond Road, Tripoli Road, and Long Pond Road have joined Bear Notch Road, Hurricane Mountain Road, and Ravine Lodge Road as closed.
Did a quick hike up Ike today and on the way back noticed Zealand Rd is gated, Haystack Rd is gated, Gale River Rd at Trudeau Rd is gated. The Garfield end of Gale River Rd was still open but maybe because some one was still parked in there?
Hubbard Brook Road (not on the WMNF page, unless it goes by an alternate name) is closed.
sierra
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I ran into the DOT crew at the deli in Bartlett and they said Tuesday is looking good for opening of BNR.
Bear Notch Road did open on Tuesday - thank you!
Mt Clinton Road is still listed as closed on the FS website
The FS did update the page today regarding Jefferson Notch Road: "This road will remain closed; possibly through June. updated 5/22/2015."
Mt Clinton Road is still listed as closed on the FS website
The FS did update the page today regarding Jefferson Notch Road: "This road will remain closed; possibly through June. updated 5/22/2015."
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Just curious on the road closures: Are any roads closed based purely on a cut off date (i.e. on 10/15 we padlock) or are they all closed based on the arrival of winter conditions (ice, snow, frost, etc)? Planning some fall hikes and I despise road walks so I'd like to hit areas with access roads sooner rather than later. Thanks.
peakbagger
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The roads are usually left open until after hunting season or when they are covered with snow or expected to be within the next 24 hours. If there is a significant rain event which is possibility this weekend, if the road is damaged then FS will usually lock it early and fix it in the spring.
egilbe
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Rt113 was still open as of yesterday. I hope i can get one more hike in before its closed for the year.
Sawyer River Road looked like it was still open when I drove past it this morning. Met some folks on top of Jefferson yesterday who'd come up via Caps, so Jeff Notch is still open. Quite the dry fall this year.
Hubbard Brook Road closed though it is totally snow-free.
Lefty E
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Gale River (south gate to Garfield) gated at 11 AM today, do not know about the north gate...
Stan
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WMNF website says these roads are still open.
Wonder how long before it's updated......??
First working day after they come in the office and check VFTT.
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