FIRE DANGER STILL HIGH FOR CENTRAL NC -- JAN. 16, 2026 – POSTPONE OUTDOOR BURNING
Outdoor burning is NOT recommended. Discard cigarettes appropriately, and use extreme caution when handling potential ignition sources such as machinery and farm equipment. Contact your NCFS county ranger before burning outdoors.
Turkey Knob Trail Closed at Bridge But Usable as "Out-and-Back Trail"
The bridge located on Turkey Knob Trail, one-half mile from the Pinnacle Mountain gate is closed, but the trail can still be used as an “out-and-back trail" as far as the bridge.
DuPont State Recreational Forest Road and Trail Closures
Find out about road and trail closures before you visit the forest. Full List of Road and Trail Closures
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