CHEROKEE, N.C. — The entire Blue Ridge Parkway from MP 217 to MP 469 at Cherokee is closed ahead of Hurricane Helene.
According to a post from the facility, this means all other areas on the parkway are also closed, including:
- Doughton Park Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 239 & 241
- Price Park Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 296.9
- Doughton Park Visitor Center at milepost 241.1
- Moses Cone Manor House at milepost 294
- Minerals Museum at milepost 330.9
- Asheville Visitor Center at milepost 384
The following roads are tentatively open:
- The Pisgah Inn at milepost 408.6 is only accessible via Hwy 276.
- The Folk Art Center at milepost 382 is accessible via US-70.
Closed areas will not be available to the public "until the storm passes and staff can safely assess the park and clear any storm damage."
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