Big Creek and Snake Den Trails closed Great Smoky Mountains News Release Release Date: Immediate Contact: Molly Schroer, [email protected] Phone Number: 865-436-1203 Date: June 14, 2013 Storm Damage Causes Trail Closures in Cosby and Big Creek Areas Great Smoky Mountains National Park managers report that several trails in Cosby and Big Creek are closed due to extensive damage from the wind and rain during a late afternoon storm on Thursday, June 13. Other trails in the area may be closed as the park is continuing to assess the damage. Gabes Mountain Trail and Snake Den Ridge Trail in Cosby, and Baxter Creek Trail and Big Creek in Big Creek have been closed due to scores of downed trees. The trails are impassable by foot or horse. In addition to trail closures, the Park has also closed “B” Loop of Cosby Campground due to damage. There is no estimate for reopening the trails or the campground at this time. “We are in the process of assessing the condition of all of the trails within the storm affected area,” said acting Chief Ranger Steve Kloster. “Hikers and equestrians may want to confirm trail openings by contacting the Park’s Backcountry Office or by visiting our website before planning routes through this section of the Park.” The storm which hit hardest on the Northeastern most section of the park was the tail end of a storm system which hit the Midwest through much of Thursday. Air monitoring stations at Clingmans Dome and Look Rock recorded over sixty mile per hour winds during the time of the storm. For the most up to date closure information, visit the Park’s website at nps.gov/grsm or call our Backcountry Office at 865-436-1297. -- Public Affairs Office Great Smoky Mountains National Park 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Dana Soehn, 865-436-1207 Molly Schroer, 865-436-1203 -- ------------------------------------------------------------ Christine Hoyer Volunteer Coordinator Great Smoky Mountains National Park 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-436-1265 (office) 865-436-1204 (fax) [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:18:30 +0000
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