I closed several of the trails today because of the ice. In particular, the Fox Trails, the River Lookout Trail, and part of the Chimney Rock Trail are now closed. These trails are impassable, especially in the mornings, without crampons. Even with crampons, these trails are dangerous.
Ryan Hopkins, NLT's Stewardship Assistant, and I put chains on the tractor this morning. During mid-day, we broke trails with the tractor when the ice was a little softer. These trails are still slippery, but the tire tracks provide areas where one can get some traction. Fortunately, there weren't any trees blocking the trails we were able to access. Use caution if you come to walk the trails, and please honor the trail closings.
