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  • Offices Closed July 4

    All Carson National Forest offices will be closed on Friday. July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

    Regular hours will resume July 7.

    Alert Start Date: June 30th, 2025

  • Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth Outbreak

    Recently browned trees to the south of Taos, N.M., are the result of an outbreak of Douglas-fir tussock moths, which are currently in their larval (caterpillar) stage.

    Alert Start Date: May 23rd, 2025

  • Flooding Along El Nogal Nature Trail (#181)

    Springtime runoff is flooding portions of the El Nogal Nature Trail where it parallels the Rio Fernando de Taos. Visitors should avoid hiking the trail or walk through puddles to avoid trampling vegetation and creating social trails. 

    Alert Start Date: May 16th, 2025

  • Annual Closure of Wheeler Peak, Williams Lake and Surrounding Area

    The Carson National Forest closes an area in and around the Wheeler Peak Wilderness each summer for about a week for community traditional purposes. 2025 dates are yet to be determined.
    Alert Start Date: May 7th, 2025

  • Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions

    Fire managers will enact temporary fire restrictions at times of heightened fire danger to complement regional orders and national prohibitions.

    Alert Start Date: May 5th, 2025

  • Closure of Forest Roads 17 and 439

    Forest Roads 17 and 439 are currently closed for maintenance work.

    Alert Start Date: May 1st, 2025

  • Seasonal Road Closures

    Seasonal winter road closures for vehicles went into effect Jan. 1. Most will reopen around May 1. Visitors may still use the roads by other means, such as hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

    Alert Start Date: January 1st, 2025

  • Placer Fork Trail Flooding

    A beaver dam has caused flooding on the Placer Fork Trail (#72), just east of its junction with the Columbine Canyon Trail (#71). Visitors report it is not safely passable. 

    Alert Start Date: November 1st, 2024

  • Capulin Trail and Related Road Access Closed to Vehicles

    The Capulin Trail (#494), as well as a portion of Forest Road 10AA, is temporarily closed to vehicles (motorcycles, ATVs and e-bikes, classes 1-3).

    Alert Start Date: October 3rd, 2024

  • Brush Piles Along Highway 150 and Wheeler Peak Trail (#90)

    Piles from forest thinning last year are visible throughout the Highway 150 corridor, including from campgrounds and trailheads, between the forest boundary and Taos Ski Valley.
    Alert Start Date: June 5th, 2024

  • Occupancy and Use

    Covers stay limits, alcoholic beverages, parking and public nudity.
    Alert Start Date: May 31st, 2023

  • Significant Deadfall on Trails: Comales, Midnight, Sawmill Trails

    Travel is not recommended on the following trails or trail segments due to blowdown from a severe windstorm in Dec. 2021. Trail crews continue work through the backlog:

    Alert Start Date: December 15th, 2021

  • Fawn Lakes Drained

    Heavy spring runoff in 2019 broke the dam and damaged the sidewalk, pullouts and pier. Forest staff are working with partners to identify funding and options for the future of fishing in this area.

    The adjacent campground remains open for the spring and summer seasons.

    Alert Start Date: June 1st, 2019
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