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UPDATE: Gatlinburg Trail and Twin Creeks Trail reopen

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News Release Date: November 10, 2022
Contact: Dana Soehn, 865-436-1207

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reopened the Gatlinburg Trail between Gatlinburg and Sugarlands Visitor Center, and also the Twin Creeks Trail between Gatlinburg and the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center. While there is no longer a large concentration of bears feeding on acorns in these areas, hikers should remain watchful for bear activity. For more information on what to do if you encounter a bear while hiking, please visit the park's Black Bears webpage.

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Tags: black bear, trail, bear activity, safety

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