Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

  Alert, Severity, closure, List of trail closures post-Hurricane HeleneMany closures remain on the Trail following Hurricane Helene's devastation. This will remain true for the foreseeable future. Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) website for an up-to-date list of closures. OBSERVE ALL CLOSURES. Stay safe!more

Caution

• Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

  Alert, Severity, caution, Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in VirginiaHuman-habituated bears have been frequently spotted in the McAfee Knob Area. Allowing bears access to human food or garbage causes it to lose its fear of humans. Follow all food storage regulations, use provided food lockers and never feed a bear.more