Roan Mountain- Cloudland Trail Closure

The Roan Mountain Recreation Area, the popular Pisgah National Forest site known for its spectacular rhododendron blooms, will reopen on Friday, June 20. The reopening follows a series of major improvements that included paving the garden's parking lot, culvert replacements, well and waterline rehabilitation, and redecking of scenic overlooks. 

 The portion of the Cloudland Trail between the Cloudland and Gardens parking lots will remain closed. 

The site has been closed for an extended period for infrastructure renovations and because of significant storm damage from Hurricane Helene, which brought 100 mph winds to the area. These winds heavily impacted the spruce fir forest atop the mountain, causing loss of tree canopy and creating hazardous conditions. Ongoing recovery efforts include debris removal and forest restoration to reduce wildfire fuels. Work will continue in the area Mondays through Thursdays until the end of July. Visitors should use caution when traveling near active debris removal zones and brush trucks.