WMNF Fire Danger
Fire danger on the Forest is Low.
Please be careful at all times with campfires, cigarettes, and any other open flames. Help Smokey prevent wildfires!
Note: Fire danger may differ across the Forest. Check with the nearest Ranger Station.
Forest Road Status
Campground Status
Trail Bridge Status
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!! VISITOR ALERTS !!
Update: Temporary Trail Closure: Hales Location/Red's Trail. Closure has been extended to the end of the season.
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Four bridges over the South Branch of the Gale River on South Gale River Road (Forest Road 92), part of the Gale River Loop, are closed from the Garfield trailhead to Route 3. Hikers wishing to reach the Gale River and Garfield trailheads should use North Gale River Road (FR 25).
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Alcohol Prohibited at Upper and Middle Falls of the Ammonoosuc River in Crawfords Purchase per Forest Supervisor's Order. More.
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Blasting on Route 2, Bethel-Gilead area. Construction is underway in the vicinity of the Pleasant River Bridge, extending two miles west of the bridge. Blasting will take place from 2-4 PM on weekdays through the fall and into the winter, with long delays possible during these times. Maine DOT and the Town of Bethel are working together to ensure traffic will be able to use the North Road during these times. There is currently utility work underway on the North Road. Motorists may want to seek alternate routes including Routes 5, 302, and 16. We regret this inconvenience and urge motorists to drive safely and courteously.
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Ore Hill Mine site remains closed to unauthorized persons by Forest Supervisor Order. Hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and other trails in this area of the western WMNF are not affected, but should be aware of this closure. Details and map.
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Prevent the spread of non-native invasive species: Don't bring firewood onto the Forest!
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