View Full Version : Question about Balsam Mtn/Straight Fork Road
Ashepabst
03-04-2009, 12:22
on the park trail map it shows that Balsam Mtn Rd is one-way and it connects to Straight Fork Rd, which is a two-way road.
if i come up Straight Fork from Big Cove Rd at what point does it become a one-way road?
thanks much.
sliderule
03-04-2009, 13:28
The two-way section ends at Round Bottom, in the vicinity of the east trailhead for the Beech Gap Trail; just after crossing Straigt Fork.
Straight Fork Road is not scheduled to open for the season until March 13.
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/seasonalroads.htm
generoll
03-04-2009, 19:00
The road is now closed at the gate which is approximately at the park boundary. Plan on adding about 3 miles each way if you are headed to the Balsam Mountain Trail via the Beech Gap Trail. I discovered that weekend before last when I thought I was going to take a short hike in to #44. Apparently it has something to do with Cherokee fishing rights. The ranger wasn't too specific.