White Mountain National Forest Announces Trail Closure The Tuckerman Ravine Trail, one of the most popular hiking trails in the White Mountains, is scheduled for a temporary closure this summer. On July 18, the Appalachian Mountain Club began a significant reconstruction project in the steep Headwall section of the trail.

Hikers will be able to use the lower portion of the trail, from Pinkham Notch Visitor Center to Hermit Lake Shelter. From Hermit Lake the trail will be closed until the junction of the Alpine Garden Trail. The trail will remain open from the Alpine Garden to the summit of Mt. Washington.

An AMC Professional Trail Crew will work for four to five weeks restoring the trail to its original location, building rock steps and fixing problems caused by erosion in persistently wet areas. The combination of extremely high use, steep terrain and often challenging weather makes this trail reconstruction a high priority. Since challenging weather is a factor, the work must take place during the height of the summer hiking season.

There will be numerous signs posted warning visitors of the trail closure.

Information about trail options and conditions can be found at White Mountain National Forest Ranger Stations in Gorham, Conway or Campton, or from the AMC Visitor Center in Pinkham Notch. For White Mountain National Forest information visit www.fs.fed.us/r9/white.