Moore Cove Falls Trail Temporarily Closed
The Moore Cove Falls trail and Best Hike is closed while repairs are made to the bridge over Looking Glass Creek. The Forest Service hopes to reopen the trail by July 1.
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The Moore Cove Falls trail and Best Hike is closed while repairs are made to the bridge over Looking Glass Creek. The Forest Service hopes to reopen the trail by July 1.
Over 50 dedicated volunteers helped with construction on the Wolf Branch Trail in Bent Creek on Saturday, June 2 – National Trails Day. Work included grading for drainage and the construction of 4 new, sturdy wooden bridges which eliminated some … Continued
All trails within the Bent Creek area which were closed for logging are once again reopened. Work will now begin to restore the trails which were temporarily converted to roads to a trail-like status. This will be a long process, … Continued
Trails and roads will be closed due to logging and research activity at Bent Creek in the upcoming months. Find more information on the Bent Creek Trailheads page.
A 245-acre proposed logging project on Case Camp Ridge, in the Davidson River area between the base of Looking Glass Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway, will likely become an eyesore in addition to a headache for recreationalists as trails … Continued
The National Forest finishes some much needed improvements to trails in Bent Creek, including several minor re-routes and the addition of several parking areas. Find out more on the Bent Creek Trailheads page.
Conservation Road, the most convenient route from High Falls to Bridal Veil Falls in Dupont State Forest, has once again been gated and blocked. DuPont corporation, the Forest’s namesake, has once again taken over the industrial facility in the heart … Continued
A major trail re-construction and re-location project at Graveyard Fields will eliminate erosion, protect sensitive plant habitats, re-build a bridge washed out by the storms of September 2004, and provide a generally more pleasant hiking experience to visitors of one … Continued