HARRISBURG – Due to unseasonably warm weather, the U.S. Forest Service says Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest will now be closed until Nov. 15 to continue protection of the reptiles and amphibians during their fall migration.

Snake Road is normally closed from Sept. 1 through Oct. 30 to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their fall migration from their summer habitat in the LaRue Swamp, across the road to their winter habitat in the limestone bluffs.

Though the road is closed to vehicles, it is open to people traveling on foot.

All visitors must follow special site regulations for the LaRue Pine Hills/Otter Pond Research Natural Area throughout the year.

For a complete list of site regulations and more visitor information for the LaRue Pine Hills and the Snake Road, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3833915.pdf.