Alerts
Things you should know when planning a visit to the White Mountain National Forest.
Forest Alerts
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Pemigewasset Wilderness Food Storage Requirement
Effective May 1st, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, and toothpaste) and refuse in a cylindrical, hard-sided, non-pliable Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear resistant… -
Lincoln Woods Trail Closure
As of March 11th, 2026, the Lincoln Woods Trail has reopened.  The trail will be closed again from June through November when restoration work commences. See the Lincoln Woods Trailhead page for more information. -
Forest Supervisor's Orders
The Forest Supervisor may issue Special Orders and Closures that will close or restrict the use of certain areas if the need arises. Emergency closure orders will be posted as an Alert so visitors to the Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar with them.R9-22-19-01 - Use of Manned and… -
Forest Roads Status
Seasonal road closures are common on the White Mountain National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service closes roads seasonally for many reasons. Some roads are closed because they are not passable due to snow, snow drifts and ice or to protect the road bed. Closed areas are open to foot traffic unless… -
Sawyer River Road Temporarily Closed
If you’re planning to recreate in the Mt. Carrigan or Sawyer Pond area you should be aware Sawyer River Road in Bartlett, NH is closed to all vehicle access due to storm damage. A heavy rain event in December 2023 washed out a portion of the road making it impassable to vehicles. Foot travel…