Mount Rinjani Closes Senaru and Torean Trails as Wildfire Spreads

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Mount Rinjani National Park has closed both its Senaru and Torean trails to trekkers as a wildfire spreads across the mountain’s slopes. Torean had already been closed since September 23, but conditions worsened, and on September 26, 2026, park authorities also shut the Senaru trail — one of Rinjani’s two classic, most-used routes — as the fire moved toward Pelawangan Senaru. An official update from the park authority (TNGR) on September 28 confirms both Senaru and Torean remain closed for both entry and exit.

The fire has grown substantially: the affected area is now estimated at roughly 1,098.75 hectares. As of September 27, some hotspots had been extinguished, but fire was still visible on the northern slope near Puncak Sangkareang. Around 90 personnel — including Manggala Agni, forest police, military, and community porters — are involved in firefighting efforts. The Sembalun route remains open and is the current working alternative for anyone still hoping to summit.

Why This Matters for Travelers

This is no longer a minor, lesser-used-route closure. Senaru is one of Rinjani’s two main classic trekking routes, alongside Sembalun, so its closure directly affects international trekkers and already-booked tours, not just a niche subset of hikers. Anyone with a Senaru or Torean booking in the near term needs to treat their trip plan as changed, not just delayed.

What Travelers Should Do

If you have a Senaru or Torean booking, contact your trekking operator directly rather than waiting to see if it resolves on its own. Do not attempt to use either trail even as an exit route, even if you’re already partway up via Sembalun. Check whether switching to the Sembalun route or rescheduling your trek entirely is realistic given your dates. Holders of Senaru e-tickets are permitted to reschedule their date or transfer to the Sembalun route. Because no reopening date has been set, check TNGR’s official channels again immediately before you travel, not just when you first book.

FAQ

Which Rinjani trails are closed right now?

Both the Senaru and Torean trails are closed for entry and exit, confirmed in an official TNGR update on September 28, 2026. Torean has been closed since September 23; Senaru was added on September 26 as the wildfire spread.

Can I still climb Mount Rinjani?

Yes, via the Sembalun route, which remains open and is the current working alternative to Senaru and Torean.

How big is the fire?

The preliminary affected area is approximately 1,098.75 hectares. Some hotspots were extinguished by September 27, but fire was still active on the northern slope near Puncak Sangkareang, with around 90 personnel working to contain it.

I already booked a Senaru trek — what are my options?

Contact your trekking operator immediately. Holders of Senaru e-tickets can reschedule to a later date or transfer their booking to the Sembalun route instead.

When will Senaru and Torean reopen?

No reopening date has been announced. Check TNGR’s official updates again just before your planned trek rather than relying on information from earlier in September.

Is it safe to try to hike Senaru or Torean anyway, even just as a way down?

No. Do not attempt to use either trail, including as an exit route, while the closure and active fire remain in effect.

Plan Your Trip

For route details and what to expect on the mountain, see our Mount Rinjani Travel Guide. If you’re building a wider Lombok itinerary around your trek, check our Lombok 7-Day Itinerary or 3-Day Lombok Itinerary, and see Lombok vs the Gili Islands and Bali vs Lombok if you’re deciding where to spend the rest of your trip while trail access is uncertain.

Planning Around the Closure

If you had Rinjani on your itinerary, our Mount Rinjani Travel Guide covers the mountain’s routes and what to expect once trails reopen, and our Where to Stay in Lombok guide can help you re-plan your base on the island while you wait for updates.

Sources

TNGR official update, September 28, 2026 — wildfire and trail closure status; detikTravel — Senaru trail closure as fire spread toward Pelawangan Senaru.