Heavily damaged or closed trails

The following trails are heavily damaged or closed:

• Abbey Pond Trail is heavily damaged and a difficult hike at the present time.
• Oak Ridge Trail from the Route 125 side has a significant culvert washout about ½ mile from the parking lot
• Widow’s Clearing Trail from the Chatfield Parking lot has a washed out culvert that is creating a disruption to normal use. It is passable by hikers, but difficult for other users.
• Sundown Trail (FR 89) is currently impacted by beaver activity.
• East Dorset Trailhead trail (FT 461), known as Mad Tom Trail, is washed out. Hike at your own risk.

Please note this list may not be exhaustive, conditions can change quickly and what is considered difficult for some may not be difficult for others. It is always best to contact your local Ranger Stations for the most up-to-date closures when planning your forest trips