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Temporary Trail Closures for Habitat Restoration August 24-25, 2026

Trail Closures: August 24 – 25, 2026

A significant portion of trails and carriage roads within the Marsh‑Billings‑Rockefeller National Historical Park boundary will be closed for habitation restoration beginning Monday, August 24, 2026. These closures may continue through Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

See Trail Closure map (PDF) for details. For general maps and hiking information, see Hiking Trails.


Trail Access Restrictions

Barriers will be placed at the following junctions:

East Side (Main Entrance):

  • Upper Meadow Rd / Mountain Rd
  • Cemetery Rd / Billings Farm Trail

West Side (Prosper Entrance):

  • North Ridge Loop / Pogue Loop
  • North Ridge Loop / Summer Pasture Rd
  • North Ridge Loop / Spring Lot

South Entrance (King Farm):

  • Maple Trail / King Farm Loop
  • Maple Trail / Red Pine Loop

For your safety, please follow all posted signage.


Trails Remaining Open

The following trails will remain open during the closure:

  • Prosper trailhead to North Ridge Loop
  • Main entrance to Junior Ranger Loop
  • Faulkner trailhead to South Peak
  • King Farm trailhead to Acer Loop

Last updated: August 21, 2026