Mon Forest Alerts

A section of the AHT (Mile 16-17) is closed for highway construction south of Parsons in Tucker County. Detours posted on trail.

The Forest Service will begin road construction on Forest Road 76 and Forest Road 86 soon to repair flood damage, improve public safety, and restore reliable access to recreation areas and nearby communities. Visitors and residents should expect travel impacts, including temporary closures, detours, and increased construction traffic beginning in late June or early July as construction activities begin in active work areas. Work on Forest Road 76 will focus on embankment stabilization in the Cranberry area, including locations near Baranshee drainage and the Upper Cranberry area. Work on Forest Road 86 will include base repair and resurfacing in the Williams River area. Construction schedules may shift depending on contractor availability, weather, field conditions, and other operational needs. During construction, some road sections will be closed in phases while crews are working. Through-travel may not be available in certain areas, and visitors may need to use alternate routes that are longer or less direct.

The Greenbrier River Trail is undergoing a significant bridge redecking project over the next two years. As work progresses, certain sections of the Trail will be inaccessible to users.

Forest Road 19 on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District, which provides access to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area on the Monongahela National Forest, will be closed beginning June 22, 2026. Access to the Dolly Sods Wilderness is still available from FR19 via Jordan Run Rd near Hopeville, WV. The closure will limit access on FR 19 from the west at the existing gate near Laneville, WV and extend to the intersection with FR75. Foot access on FR19 is permitted and visitors are asked to avoid construction areas.