Trillium Gap Trail Opens

Trillium Gap Trail Opens after two years of rehabilitation.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials celebrated the completion of a two-year Trillium Gap trail project on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The 6.7-mile Trillium Gap Trail is one of the most popular trails in the park leading hikers to Grotto Falls and Mt. Le Conte. The trail reopened a few days ahead of schedule following work completed by the park’s Trails Forever crew, American Conservation Experience Conservation Corps, and volunteers.  

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GSMNP Fall Volunteer Service Days Scheduled

GSMNP Fall Volunteer Service Days Scheduled. Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to “Fall into Volunteerism with Smokies Service Days!” Several single-day volunteer opportunities across the park will be held Saturdays beginning October 24, 20230 through November 21, 2020. Each experience provides a unique, hands-on opportunity to help care for park campgrounds, historic buildings, and natural resources.

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GSMNP Wears Valley Bike Trail Under Review

Wears Valley bike trail proposal under review.
Wears Valley bike trail proposal under review.

GSMNP Wears Valley Bike Trail Under Review. Park officials announce Wears Valley Bike Trail Environmental Assessment Public Review Period dates.  

Smoky Mountain officials seek public review of the Wears Valley Mountain Bike Trail Systems Environmental Assessment or “EA.” The review begins October 16, 2020 and will last until Sunday, November 15, 2020. Everyone is invited to a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 29 at 5:00 p.m. to learn more about the proposals opportunities for recreation.

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