HUNTERS NOTE: STATE PROPERTIES CLOSED IN SOUTHWEST NH
CONCORD, N.H. -- Following heavy rainfall and severe flooding in the southwest
part of the state, the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic
Development (DRED) has closed several state parks, state forests, and state
trail areas to protect the safety of visitors. The properties will remain closed
until the weather is stable and when assessments show no safety issues to the
public.
Hunters -- especially moose hunters, who will be in the field the weekend of
October 15 -- should make note of the closures and plan their hunts accordingly.
Below is a list of the closed state properties, listed alphabetically by
property name.
STATE FORESTS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
The New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) has closed several state parks and state trail areas in the southwestern part of the state to protect the safety of visitors. Authorized under Administrative Rule Res 7301.07 (
(3), the closures are necessary to allow time to inspect department properties and assess the damage to roads, bridges, dams, and trails following the recent heavy rain over Columbus Day weekend.Department crews have done initial assessments this week on DRED properties affected by the heavy rains and flooding. The properties will remain closed until the weather is stable and the assessments have been completed.
Below is a list of the affected state forests listed alphabetically by property name. This list will continue to be updated as conditions change and assessments are made.
UPDATE OF STATUS PROPERTY NAME TOWNS ASSOCIATED STATUS
October 14, 2005 Annett State Forest Rindge CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Casalis State Forest Peterborough CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Fall Mountain State Forest Langdon CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Gile State Forest Springfield CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Hubbard Hill State Forest Charlestown CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Low State Forest Hillsborough CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Russell-Abbott State Forest Wilton/Mason CLOSED
STATE PARKS AND TRAILS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
The New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) has closed several state parks and state trail areas in the southwestern part of the state to protect the safety of visitors. Authorized under Administrative Rule Res 7301.07 (
(3), the closures are necessary to allow time to inspect department properties and assess the damage to roads, bridges, dams, and trails following the recent heavy rain over Columbus Day weekend.Department crews have done initial assessments this week on DRED properties affected by the heavy rains and flooding. The properties will remain closed until the weather is stable and the assessments have been completed.
Below is a list of the affected state parks and state trail areas listed alphabetically by property or trail name. This list will continue to be updated as conditions change and assessments are made.
UPDATE OF STATUS PROPERTY/TRAIL NAME
TOWNS ASSOCIATED STATUS
October 14, 2005 Ashuelot Rail Trail CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Cheshire Rail Trail CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area Chesterfield CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Fort Hill Rail Trail CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Pillsbury State Park Washington CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Pisgah State Park Winchester/Hinsdale/Chesterfield CLOSED
October 14, 2005 Sugar River Rail Trail CLOSED