is anyone aware of shelter closings due to bear activity in the park? we are planning an AT hike of the park and heard rumors of shelter closings. i am working on our permit stuff and thought that i’d ask.
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Shelter closings in the GSMNP
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Backcountry Facilities
For current backcountry trail and campsite information call (865) 436-1297 or (865) 436-1231 . Please note these numbers are for backcountry trail and campsite information only.
Trails Closed
• Little Cataloochee Trail between the Little Cataloochee Baptist Church and the Pretty Hollow Gap Trail is under construction and is closed to horses until October 1, 2008. Horse traffic on this section of trail during the construction is damaging the trail work.
Bear Warnings - areas where bears are active. Please read What Do I Do If I See A Bear? for important safety information about bears.
• Gabes Mountain Trail
• Laurel Falls Trail
• Rabbit Creek Trail
• Ramsey Cascades Trail
• West Prong Trail
• Mount Collins Shelter
• Russell Field Shelter
• Tricorner Knob Shelter
• Backcountry Campsites #12, #16, #52 and #113
Campsites Closed
• Backcountry Campsites #10, #15, #24, #26, #53
Water Problems
• Backcountry Campsites #4, #6, #7, #19, #21, #26
• Mollies Ridge Shelter
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