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  • 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 otherwise noted. Extreme damaging weather events can also temporarily close roads for safety concerns.

    Be aware that the White Mountain National Forest only maintains and operates National Forest System roads.  Many roads on or near the National Forest are operated and maintained by other local, state, or federal agencies.  

    Roads Report

    Road NameForest Road NumberStatusLast UpdatedDistrictNotes
    Albany BrookXB442Open05/06/2026Saco 
    Basin Pond Rd36Open05/05/2026Saco 
    Bear Notch Rd26Open04/23/2026SacoMaintained by NHDOT
    Bog Dam Loop (Kilkenny Loop)15Open05/18/2026Andro 
    Bowen Brook Rd352Open05/13/2026Pemi 
    Cherry Mountain Rd14Open05/15/2026Pemi 
    Crocker Pond Rd18Open05/1/2026Andro 
    Deer Hill Rd9Open05/05/2026Saco 
    Dolly Copp (Pinkham B) Rd71Open11/19/2025AndroNot maintained for winter travel, Snowmobile trail system.
    Dugway (Passaconaway) Rd60Open04/23/2026SacoMaintained by Town of Albany
    East Branch Rd38Open05/11/2026Saco 
    Elbow Pond Rd156Open05/15/2026Pemi 
    Fifield Brook (Deer Mtn) Rd105Open05/01/2026Andro 
    Gale River Loop Rd25 & 92Open05/16/2026Pemi 
    Harriman Brook Rd59Open05/01/2026Andro 
    Haystack Rd304Open05/20/2026Pemi 
    Hurricane Mtn Rd45Open05/05/2026SacoMaintained by NHDOT
    Hut (Great Brook) Rd4Open05/07/2026Saco 
    Jefferson Notch Rd Open06/04/2026AndroNot maintained for winter travel, Snowmobile trail system.
    Langdon Brook Rd39Open05/07/2026Saco 
    Little Larry Rd8Open05/14/2026AndroNot maintained for winter travel, Snowmobile trail system.
    Long Pond Rd19Open05/27/2026PemiNorth end closed due to storm damage until repaired, south end remains open seasonally to recreation site.
    Meserve Brook Rd325Open05/06/2026Saco 
    Mill Brook Rd93Open05/15/2026Pemi 
    Moat Mtn mineral site access380Open05/05/2026Saco 
    Mt Clinton Rd121Open05/29/2026PemiMaintained by NHDOT - NOT maintained for winter travel
    Neuts BrookXB441Open05/06/2026Saco 
    Oliverian Boat Launch123Open04/16/2026Pemi 
    Pattie Mill Brook Rd7Open05/01/2026AndroNot maintained for winter travel, Snowmobile trail system.
    Peaked Hill Rd450Open05/11/2026Saco 
    Ravine Lodge Rd754Open11/23/2025PemiMaintained in the winter by Dartmouth Outing Club. Parking available halfway up the access road.
    Rocky Branch Rd27Closed6/1/2018SacoHeavily damaged by October 2017 storm -- Closed indefinitely to motorized vehicles
    Rte 113 (Evans Notch Rd, Maine) Open05/01/2026AndroNot maintained for winter travel, Snowmobile trail system. 
    Sandwich Notch Road Open05/07/2026PemiMaintained by the town of Sandwich.  NOT maintained for winter travel.
    Sawyer Pond Trailhead502Open12/1/2025Saco 
    Sawyer River Rd34Closed05/05/2026SacoHeavily damaged by December 2023 storm. Closed until repaired.
    Slippery Brook Rd to Mtn Pond17Open05/11/2026Saco 
    South Pond Rd65Open12/1/2025Andro 
    Tripoli Rd30Open05/20/2026Pemi 
    Upper Hall Pond Rd422Open05/15/2026Pemi 
    Upper Haystack LoopXB443Open05/06/2026Saco 
    White Ledge Rd369Open11/20/2025SacoWill remain open this year.
    Wild River Rd12Closed11/21/2023AndroHeavily damaged by December 2023 storm. Closed until repaired.
    Zealand Rd16Open05/05/2026Pemi 

     

Alert Start Date: May 13, 2024

Alert End Date: N/A

Contact Information

Contact Name: Supervisor's Office

Contact Number: (603) 536-6100

Last updated August 18, 2026