North Carolina: Trail Open, Stecoah Gap

NC | Closure

*UPDATED*

1 DAY AGO

5/15/2026 at 6PM

The situation is resolved and the Appalachian Trail is now open.

5/15/2026

The Appalachian Trail is closed at Stecoah Gap (NOBO mile 150.8) due to an emergency. Emergency personnel are actively working on a developing situation at Stecoah Gap, and all vehicle and foot traffic are currently being rerouted. We will update this alert with more information as we receive it.