6 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 3 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 2 information.
Closure
Station Road Bridge Parking lot repairs
The Station Road Bridge Trailhead parking lot will be closed October 26–29 for maintenance work. Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Closure
Stanford Road Pavement Removal October 16–30
The section of the former Stanford Road between Stanford Trailhead and Brandywine Falls, half of Stanford Trailhead parking lot, and a section of the Valley Trail are closed while a contractor removes the old pavement. Stanford Trail remains open to hikers.
Posted or updated Oct 19, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Closure
Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula
Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.
Posted or updated Sep 21, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Caution
Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.
Posted or updated Sep 24, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
As of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.
Posted or updated Oct 20, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
Expect Crowding
Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.
Posted or updated Sep 24, 2024 ·Park conditions on nps.gov