Hiking Alerts

From time to time, circumstances may necessitate the closing of trails or other actions to ensure visitor and resource safety. As part of your planning, visit this page to get special alerts and information. If you are a frequent visitor, you may want to bookmark this page.

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TRAIL IMPACTS DUE TO OVERLOOK RECONSTRUCTION 2012/2013 (12-9-11)

Several trail accesses will be impacted during construction. Follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information about what areas are affected and when.

Hazeltop Overlook at MP 54.4 (Powell Mountain Trail)
No access will be provided from Skyline Drive to Powell Mountain Trail. Hikers may continue to access the trail from the boundary.

Eaton Hollow Overlook at MP 70.6 (Eaton Hollow Trail)
Access to Eaton Hollow Trail will be closed to the general public with limited access for those with cabin reservations.

Ivy Creek Overlook at MP 77.6 (Appalachian Trail)
The Appalachian Trail (AT) passes through this overlook. A temporary detour trail will allow AT hikers to safely avoid the overlook, however, no parking will be provided.

Big Run Overlook at MP 81.2 (Big Run Loop Trail)
Hikers should park at Doyles River Parking and follow the signs to access Big Run Loop Trail. Temporary signage which will direct them to hike south on the east side of the Drive roughly 200 yards until they see another sign and a painted pedestrian walkway indicating where to cross. Signs will further direct hikers to cross the Drive shortly after passing the overlook, climb over the wall, and hike down a short detour trail to access Big Run Loop Trail.

 

PARKWIDE (8-28-11)
Use caution when hiking or backcountry camping. Be sure to look up when choosing a campsite and be aware of hanging snags that may fall.

 

POCOSIN HOLLOW AREA (8-25-11)
(at park boundary)
Hikers entering the Pocosin Hollow area from the boundary (Greene County) are encouraged to use Virginia Route 643 and the Entry Run Trail to access Pocosin area trails. Parking is very limited and access to the park in this area is through private property, so please stay on the trail.

The recommended access to Pocosin area trails is via Skyline Drive from the parking area at mile 59.5.