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CURRENT/UPCOMING BACKOUNTRY CLOSURE ADVISORIES
FOR FULL LIST OF CLOSURES/ADVISORIES visit: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm
FONTANA DAM ADVISORY: The road across the dam is currently closed to vehicle traffic due maintenance being conducted by TVA. They have advised this work will continue at least thru May. Backpackers can walk across the dam, adding 1 mile each way.
RAMSAY CASCADES TRAIL CLOSURE: Monday-Thursday, from Monday, May 2 through Thursday, Nov 17. The closure will begin at the road turn towards Ramsay Cascades. Backpackers/hikers are permitted to walk to the Old Settlers Trail trailhead, if necessary for their backcountry route.
BIG CREEK TRAIL CLOSURE: From the trailhead to campsite 36 will be closed Monday-Thursday from Monday, May 9 through Thursday, July 15. Campsites 36 & 37 will remain open until the final week of the project but must be accessed via routes that do not include the Big Creek Trail.
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