May 12, 2008
Spring Wildflowers are doing great at high elevations.
Weather-related road and facility closures may change throughout the day. For updated road and weather information please call (865) 436-1200. Once you hear a voice, dial extension 631 for road information or extension 630 for a weather forecast. You may wish to write this number down when traveling to the area for handy reference for road and weather updates. This webpage is updated 2-3 times a week. For the most current report, please call the number listed above.
Roads and Facilities
Seasonal Closures
For information about seasonal closures during the winter months, please see:
Seasonal Road Closures
Seasonal Facility Closures
Temporary Closures
• Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed to automobile traffic until 10:00 AM every Wednesday and Saturday morning from May 7 through September 24 to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to enjoy the cove.
• Little River Road is scheduled to be closed May 12-19 from the Townsend Wye to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area. Traffic will be routed to US-321 through Pigeon Forge and on to the Spur. Maps of the reroute will be available in park visitor centers to assist travelers during this closure. Additional information including map of detour route.
• The road across Fontana Dam is closed to vehicle traffic.
Please note that US-441 (Newfound Gap Road) between Gatlinburg, TN and Cherokee, NC may be subject to closure at night in winter due to refreezing of water on the road surface at high elevation.
Road Construction
• Gatlinburg Spur of Foothills Parkway (US 441) between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Backcountry Facilities
For current backcountry trail and campsite information call (865) 436-1297 or (865) 436-1231. Please note these numbers are for backcountry trail and campsite information only.
Bear Warnings - areas where bears are active. Please read What Do I Do If I See A Bear? for important safety information about bears.
• Turkeypen Ridge Trail
• Schoolhouse Gap Trail
Campsites Closed
• None
Trails Closed
• Trillium Gap Trail to Mount Le Conte Lodge due to a landslide.
Water Problems
• None reported
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