Multiple national park roads closed due to downed trees
March 26, 2024, 4:24 p.m.

GATLINBURG, TN - Most roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed following a high wind event that occurred overnight. Trees are down across roads and trails. Crews are assessing conditions, clearing trees and will open roads when it is safe to do so.

Downed trees at the Cades Cove Campground; image by GSMNP

The following roads are closed as of 4 p.m.:

• Newfound Gap Road (US 441) between Gatlinburg, TN and Cherokee, NC

• Little River Road

• Laurel Creek Road

• Cherokee Orchard Road at the park boundary

• Greenbrier Road at the ranger station

• Tremont Road

• Foothills Parkway new section

• oothills Parkway between Look Rock and US 129

• Wears Gap Road

A National Weather Service wind advisory and high wind warning remain in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Wind gusts peaked at 85 mph in the park between 2 and 3 a.m.

Sugarlands and Oconaluftee visitor centers are open. Visitors coming to the park today are encouraged to stop in a visitor center for updates on current conditions. Updates will be posted on the park’s website and on social media.