The AT is closed between Beahms gap and Elkwallow in the Northern district of Shenandoah National Park, Due to a fire on Neighbor mountain.
The following trails are closed due to fire activity: the Appalachian Trail between Elkwallow and Beahms Gap, Jeremys Run, Neighbor Mountain, Knob Mountain and Knob Mountain Cutoff. Jeremys Run Overlook and Byrds Nest #4 shelter are also closed.
The fire is currently estimated over 200 acres.
Updates can be found on the PATC web site and at www.nps.gov/shen.