Current Road and Trail Closures
Work may be occuring throughout the park or on several state roads that may unfortunately cause some closures and delays in the park. While we regret any inconveniences this may cause, these projects will ultimately improve visitor experiences and safety throughout the park.
Trail or Road |
Location |
Description of Work Being Done |
Effects on Travel |
Rend Trail |
Second bridge from the Minden side (1.27 miles from Minden Trailhead or 1.96 miles from Thurmond Trailhead
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Structural damage to bridge needs to be corrected |
The affected bridge will remain closed for the foreseeable future; hikers or bikers can travel 1.96 miles in from the Thurmond side or 1.27 miles in from the Minden side. |
Keeney's Creek Rail Trail |
Keeney’s Creek Rail Trail at Nuttallburg (closed above the junction with the Conveyor Trail)
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Trail closed for repairs due to flooding damage |
This trail is currently closed above the Conveyor Trail - visitors can still use the beginning of the trail to connect to the Conveyor Trail. |
Kates Plateau Trail |
Kates Plateau Trail from the Upper Glade Creek Parking Area to the Kates Plateau Loop Trail.
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Trail is closed due to a dangerous slide
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A section of this trail near the junction with the Glade Creek Trail is closed due to a slide. |
Cunard Road (November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) |
The closure will begin just past the parking lot for the Brooklyn Mine Trail and extend down to the river access at Cunard and over to Angler's Access and Brooklyn Campground. |
full closure for construction starting on or around November 1, 2024 to around March 31, 2025 |
Vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians will be prohibited beyond this Brooklyn Mine Trail parking. Both the Brooklyn Mine Trail and the Kaymoor Trail will remain open, however trail users should be cautious of heavy equipment in the area. River users should be aware that all restroom facilities at Cunard and the Brooklyn Campground will be closed during this time. Bike and pedestrian traffic are prohibited beyond the end of Southside Junction Trail. |