Roaring fork motor nature trail
Hikers may not cross the road for thru-access to Grapeyard Ridge Trail due to bridge construction at this intersection. To access both Trillium Gap and Baskins Creek trails, hikers may begin their hike at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead on Cherokee Orchard Road by following the connector trail for 0.6 miles to the Baskins Creek Trailhead and 2.3 miles to the Trillium Gap Trailhead.īaskins Creek Trail hikers may cross the road and walk to Baskins Creek Falls and continue east to the opposite end of Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. While hikers may not walk along the road to access trailheads, they may use connector trails to access the area. Work includes replacement of the bridge decks and supporting beams, along with rehabilitation of historic stone masonry abutments as needed.ĭue to the complete removal of the bridges and the use of large equipment to perform repair work, the road will be closed to all users. We have made every effort to minimize these impacts by doing most of the work during the winter months when the road is annually closed for the season.'īluegrass Contracting Corporation, of Lexington, Kentucky, was awarded the contract to replace the eight bridges, which were last rehabbed 35 years ago. 'We realize this work will disappoint some and also inconvenience Trillium Gap Trail hikers. 'Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail offers a unique experience for park visitors to explore historic cabins and enjoy the scenery along the road,' said acting Superintendent Clay Jordan. Along with being closed to vehicles, the route also will be closed to hikers and bikers, the park has announced. The motor trail, which is accessed from Gatlingburg, Tennessee, will close for the season on October 31 and is scheduled to remain closed through April.
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One of the most idyllic drives in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, but if you don't venture down that road soon you'll miss your chance until late next Spring as work is scheduled to replace eight bridges along the 5.5-mile one-way road. One of eight bridges along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to be replaced/NPS
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