News Release

Tree Debris Removal from Roadways Throughout Big South Fork NRRA

Date: March 19, 2021
Contact: Christopher Derman, [phone]

National Park Service staff will begin to remove tree debris from roadways, gravel roads and multiple use trails throughout Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Major ice storms resulted in fallen trees across 60 miles of roadway. While routes are currently accessible, many trees and limbs litter and encroach upon road corridors.

Crews will remove all remaining debris and fully open established road corridors. During the project, all routes will remain accessible and open. Visitors should plan for minor delays while traveling.

The affected routes include:

1. Alfred Smith Road
2. Divide Road
3. Duncan Hollow Bypass Multiple Use Trail
4. Duncan Hollow Road
5. East Bandy Creek Road
6. Fork Ridge Multiple Use Trail
7. Fork Ridge Road
8. Gar Blevins Multiple Use Trail
9. Guy Kidd Cemetery Road
10. Hatfield Ridge Multiple Use Trail
11. Laurel Hill Multiple Use Trail
12. Stoopin’ Oak Multiple Use Trail
13. Terry Cemetery Multiple Use Trail
14. Terry Cemetery Road
15. Twin Arches Road
16. Watson Cemetery Multiple Use Trail
17. West Bandy Creek Road.

The project is expected to be completed by this summer.