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New Hike Leader for Hemphill Bald from Polls Gap, 5/22/24

May 14, 2024

Adrianne Chang will lead the 5/22/24 Wednesday hike, Hemphill Bald from Polls Gap. Contact her for reservations. Also, contact her if you wish to meet at the Maggie Valley Post Office. See the online hike schedule for more information.

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New hike for 5/26/24 - Big Butt from Walker Knob O/L

May 02, 2024

A new hike is scheduled for Sunday, 5/26/28 - Big Butt from Walker Knob Overlook #68 replacing canceled hike #592 due to the rehab of the Butter Gap Trail. Please check the schedule for details and contact leader for reservations.

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New hike for 5/18/24 - John Rock Loop

April 27, 2024

A new hike is scheduled for Saturday, 5/18/28 - John Rock Loop Hike #172 replacing canceled hike #584 due to the rehab of the Butter Gap Trail. Please check the schedule for details and contact leader for reservations.

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Bridge Construction on I-40W

February 18, 2024

Traffic in both directions of I-40 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 276 (Exit 20) and mile marker 18 as two bridges over White Oak Road undergo construction for replacement. The one-lane traffic pattern will remain until June 1, 2024 when replacement construction of the two bridges, which are at the end of their life, substantially nears completion. This may impact travel for hikes in the Smokies.

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