Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 21:33:00 -0500
From: Jack Coriell <jcoriell@dnet.net>
Subject: Winter Nantahala Trailhead/road closings

Notice: 

Hikers planning to start or end hikes in the Trail section in NC just North of
the Georgia line should know that during the Winter months there will be NO road
access to the AT between Bly Gap and Rock Gap during January, February, and part
of March in 1998.  The Forest Service has closed to autos FS road 71 until March
1st, and FS road 67 until March 15th.  This means that the frequently used
trailhead at Deep Gap, as well as others like Mooney Gap, will NOT be
accessible.

End of announcement -- we thought that this info should be made public to hikers 
who might have their plans disrupted (or worse) by these road closings.  
 
Thanks!........Jack Coriell. Nantahala Hiking Club