Overview

• National Park Service reopened mileposts 355.3–382, restoring access from Asheville to Mount Mitchell State Park and the Craggy Gardens area.
• The initial repair phase removed and stabilized landslides, including completed projects near mileposts 375 and 380.
• Major damage persists elsewhere, with new work launching at 45 sites and significant issues cited from the Linville Falls area south toward Mount Mitchell.
• The return of this segment comes ahead of peak fall foliage, though some sites such as the Craggy picnic area and parts of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail remain closed.
• NPS urges visitors to respect closures due to hidden hazards and active crews, as state leaders seek $13.5 billion in additional federal aid and DHS provides $64 million more following an estimated $60 billion in statewide losses.