Road closures to begin in Pisgah
Seasonal road closures are underway in the Pisgah National Forest. Certain roads are closed each winter to help protect wildlife habitat, decrease wildlife disturbance, reduce road maintenance costs and protect public safety during long bouts of adverse weather.
Appalachian Ranger District
The following roads will be closed Jan. 2 through April 2: Big Ivy (FSR 74), Stony Fork (FSR 63), Cataloochee (FSR 3549), Hickey Fork (FSR 465), South Toe River (FSR 472), Neals Creek (FSR 2074), Flat Top (FSR 278), Hurricane Gap (FSR 457 Tanyard Gap to Tennessee line), Rich Mountain Fire Tower (FSR 467A), Long Arm (FSR 287 final 2 miles to Sterling Gap), Mills Ridge (FSR 113).
Grandfather Ranger District
The following roads will be closed Jan. 2 to April 2: Jarrets Creek (FSR 4030, closed until repaired from damage), Dobson Knob (FSR 106), New Ginger Cake (FSR 496), Lost Cove (FSR 464A), Marks Mountain (FSR 451), Thunder Hole Road (FSR 4071), Carrol Creek in Brown Mountain (FSR 4096), Curtis Creek (FSR 482), Table Rock Picnic Area (FSR 99), Steels Creek (FSR 228), Big Chestnut Mountain (FSR 198), School House Ridge (FSR 4068, closed until repaired from damage), Brown Mountain OHV (FSR 299), Pearcy Creek (FSR 4101).
Pisgah Ranger District
Closed Jan. 3 to Aug. 31: Lickstone Road (FSR 97).
Closed Jan. 1 to Aug. 14: Ivestor Gap Gate (FSR 816).
Closed indefinitely: Pilot Mountain Road (FSR 229).
Prone to temporary closure during winter months: Avery Creek (FSR 477), Yellow Gap (FSR 1206), Bent Creek (FSR 479), Headwaters (FSR 475B), Wash Creek (FSR 5000), Courthouse Creek (FSR 140).
The U.S. Forest Service may implement additional closures due to weather or resource conditions. For updated information, contact the ranger station.
