May 23, 2018 - Thoreau Falls Trail bridge closed sign. The Thoreau Falls Trail bridge, which crosses the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, in the Pemigewasset Wilderness is not safe and is out of service. The trail is still open, but hikers will have to ford the river at this location. The sign states: “Do not plan to use the Thoreau Falls Trail bridge as it has been partially decommissioned to prevent use in its current condition. Hikers must exercise good judgment and should have...
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May 23, 2018 - Thoreau Falls Trail bridge closed sign. The Thoreau Falls Trail bridge, which crosses the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, in the Pemigewasset Wilderness is not safe and is out of service. The trail is still open, but hikers will have to ford the river at this location. The sign states: “Do not plan to use the Thoreau Falls Trail bridge as it has been partially decommissioned to prevent use in its current condition. Hikers must exercise good judgment and should have contingency plans in case fording the river at this location is not possible.”
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