Hellsgate Wilderness open for business?

[jchang16]

I have been in the process of figuring out where my next overnight trip is going to be and I saw the trail description for Hellsgate :twisted: in the Tonto National Forest. But I was wondering if it is open for backpacking or not?

Also, if anyone has any recommendations, points of interests, or warnings to mention your help would be greatly appreciated!

[olesma]

Take a peek at a few other postings on this subject for better info - these threads are primary current sources. The Flora, Fauna, Weather & Fire forum has the most current information:

Trail Chat > Whats Open?

Flora, Fauna, Weather & Fire > AZ Forest - Closed

Or you can check out these links:

Apache - Sitgreaves is 20% CLOSED

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/bboard/news_release1.htm

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Coconino is 66% CLOSED

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/news.shtml#may20

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Tonto is 80% CLOSED

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/news/pres ... 52002.html

I think that the Hells Gate wilderness is part of the Tonto Nat Forest and is in the portion that is closed. Of course a call to the park rangers would be the best way to get up-to-the-minute information on that (the link to Tonto has some contact info on the web page).