Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Road Closings 2024 Rich Mountain and Parson Branch Roads closed November 11, 2024 Heintooga Ridge, Heintooga Round Mountain, and Straight Fork Roads are closed due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. Kuwoki Rd (formerly Clingmans Dome Rd ), Little Greenbrier Rd to the schoolhouse, and Roaring Fork Nature Trail Rd will close December 1, 2024 for the winter. For up-to-date information about roads and trail closures, visit the Park’s website, Facebook and Twitter or call 865-436-1200.