Caution
Alerts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park alerts
Current notices from official park sources.
Closure
Backcountry Closures: LeConte Shelter and Campsites #19, #52, #91
LeConte Shelter remains closed due to bear activity. The park also lists Backcountry Campsite 52 as closed, and Campsites 19 and 91 as closed due to a down bear cable system. Official closures page: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htmOfficial detailsCaution
Rabbit Creek Trail: Bridge Out at Abrams Creek
The park’s current conditions page still reports a bridge out where Rabbit Creek Trail crosses Abrams Creek, creating a wide crossing that can be deep during high water. Hikers should be prepared for a potentially hazardous crossing and may need to change plans if water is high: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
Bullhead Trail Closed Monday Through Thursday
Bullhead Trail is closed Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays, through November 19, 2026 for rehabilitation work. Check the park conditions page before hiking. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
Laurel Falls Trail Closed for Rehabilitation
Laurel Falls Trail is closed for rehabilitation from the Fighting Creek Gap Road trailhead to the Little Greenbrier and Cove Mountain trails junction. The Sugarlands Mountain Trail segment from the Fighting Creek Gap Road trailhead to Huskey Gap Trail is also closed.Official detailsCaution
Caution: Rough Creek Trail Travel Not Recommended
Rough Creek Trail is open, but Great Smoky Mountains National Park says travel is not recommended because of damaged trail tread. Hikers should plan an alternate route or use extra caution if they choose to go. Official current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
Cataloochee Area Trail Closures and Restrictions
Caldwell Fork Trail is closed to all users. Boogerman Trail is not advised because of a deep water crossing. Pretty Hollow Gap Trail has a washed-out section and is closed to equestrians, Rough Fork Trail is closed to equestrians due to erosion and landslide impacts, and Gunter Fork Trail is closed. Balsam Mountain Trail should be used with extra caution.Official detailsClosure
