Ticks
Ticks can carry Lyme disease, which can lead to long-term illness. Check for ticks after your visit and remove them quickly.
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Local alerts
The following notices are in effect at this location.
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Forest road grading
The car park is fully open again after repairs to the access road. There is ongoing grading throughout the forest but access is still in place.
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The Craigloch Trail remains closed due to extensive damage to the trail surface. Please follow all on site signage and all diversions until the trail is officially open again.
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The March Trail is only partially open as it shares part of the Craigloch Trail route which has extensive damage to the trail surface. Please follow all on site signage and all diversions.
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