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CLOSED – DuPont Forest Single-Track Trails

Between the ice and snow and rain, the single-track trails in DuPont Forest are a muddy mess. Please help us protect our trails and stick to Forest roads and two-track trails.

From the N.C. Forest Service

“In response to extremely wet conditions, DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) has closed all single-track trails effective until noon, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Forest roads and two-track trails will remain open. Visitors are asked to stay off the single-track trails because wet trails are susceptible to rutting, erosion, and other damage from foot, bicycle and equestrian traffic. Several drying days will be necessary before single-track trails can reopen. DSRF staff appreciates visitors adjusting plans and remembering that we each play a role in keeping the trail system sustainable for future use.”

Updates to this advisory will be available on the DSRF website.

Roads and Wider Double-Track Trails that Remain Open During a Single-Track Trail Closure:

The Airstrip (the paved airstrip is open; the Airstrip Trail is CLOSED)

Bridal Veil Falls Road

Buck Forest Road

Camp Summit Road

Conservation Road

Corn Mill Shoals Trail

Hickory Mountain Road (currently closed due to timber harvest)

Fawn Lake Road

High Falls Loop

Holly Road

Hooker Falls Trail (hiking only)

Joanna Road

Lake Imaging Road

Lake Julia Road

Rock Quarry Road

Sheep Mountain Road

Tarkiln Branch Road

Thomas Cemetery Road

White Pine Trail

White Pine Loop

Wintergreen Falls Trail

Report any trail hazards here.

February 3, 2022/by Sara Landry

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Updated – DuPont Forest is still snowed in!

Updated 1/31/2022

Official Notice from the N.C. Forest Service.

In response to continued hazardous conditions from Winter Storm Izzy, officials at DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) and Holmes Educational State Forest (HESF) have extended their Hazardous Conditions Notices through Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Parking areas and trails remain covered with snow and ice.

A single-track trail closure is in effect for both forests, and forest officials encourage the public to stay home and stay safe.

A single-track trail closure is in effect for both forests, and forest officials encourage the public to stay home and stay safe.

The 9”-12” of snow and ice in DSRF, HESF and the surrounding area has created hazardous conditions such as delays in emergency help, unsafe road and trail conditions, overhead hazards from weakened or damaged trees and inoperable/inaccessible facilities including parking areas and restrooms.

Visitors are encouraged to plan their visit for a later date when forest staff have been able to assess conditions and make necessary repairs. During any visit, visitors should pay attention to all signage and barricades related to possible trail and road closures. Updates to this advisory will be available on the DSRF website the HESF website.