Trail Updates

04/14/2026

Update: The contractor is scheduled to set the girders spanning Silver Mine Road on May 8, 2026. The operation is expected to begin around 11:00 am and continue until 5:00 pm. There will be intermittent and brief delays for hikers that day to ensure public safety near the work zone. Hikers should be prepared to wait for around 15 minutes at a time during these delays.

Hikers should follow all instructions from crews and posted signs.

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11/13/2025

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has started work to replace the road bridge that carries the A.T. across the French Broad River in Hot Springs (NOBO mile 275.6). The A.T. will remain open during construction, but the contractor anticipates short delays (10-20 minutes at a time) for hikers crossing the bridge on December 8 and 9. These delays are for safety reasons and to minimize distractions in the work zone during critical crane operations. Similar delays may occur at different points throughout the project.

Hikers should follow all instructions from crews and posted signs.