12/01/2022
As the temperature continues to drop here in the Smokies, it is important to come well prepared. Here are some tips for hiking in cold weather:
▪︎Check on Twitter for updated road conditions.
▪︎Clingman's Dome Road is closed from December 1st through March 31st.
▪︎Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is closed for the winter.
▪︎Check the temperature and weather for the area that you plan to hike. The temperature drops the higher you go in elevation.
For example:
•If planning to hike Cove Mountain, check the weather for Gatlinburg.
•If planning to hike Abrams Falls, check the weather for Townsend.
▪︎Wear proper hiking boots, preferably cold weather resistant.
▪︎Wear extra layers. Better to be prepared to layer down instead of not being able to layer up in case the weather changes.
▪︎Pack extra wool socks.
▪︎Bring plenty of water and snacks. Your body is doing extra work to warm itself up in the cold.
Source: NPS Photo
