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Got a group of friends planning a hike in SNP in a few weeks. We plan to end the hike at Thorton Gap. Where is the best place to park a car in that area? I seem to remember reading that parking was closed or something in that area?
Trail Bug
05-26-2009, 06:11
I parked in the lower parking lot for six days and had no problem. No cost as not in park. In the following picture my car can be seen as a tiny dot in middle of page. The AT is just a 1/4 mile down the road to the left. http://appalachianpages.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1490&ppuser=137
chknfngrs
05-26-2009, 07:47
The Panorama Restaurant that used to be at this location closed long ago, however parking lot should still be open and useable. There is also a water source and bathrooms as well. You can also get a required backcountry permit here.
Pedaling Fool
05-26-2009, 07:58
I think that area is now a fenced-off construction site. I believe they are replacing the old panorama building with some other tourist trap.
Pedaling Fool
05-26-2009, 08:06
I think that area is now a fenced-off construction site. I believe they are replacing the old panorama building with some other tourist trap.
http://rohland.homedns.org/at/state/state_detail/AT_state_detail.aspx?stateID=11%20§ionID=136
jamarshall
05-26-2009, 19:12
Construction is complete, the parking lot & new rest rooms were open the beginning of May. Not sure about the rules on leaving a car overnight. Check with the park.
Blissful
05-26-2009, 20:55
PM Skyline for an update on this.
Pedaling Fool
05-27-2009, 07:43
Construction is complete, the parking lot & new rest rooms were open the beginning of May. Not sure about the rules on leaving a car overnight. Check with the park.
What is there now?
Pedaling Fool
05-27-2009, 08:46
What is there now?
The construction is complete and contrary to what I heard there is nothing new there in the way of a tourist trap, just bathrooms and parking. Call (540) 999-3500 ext 0 for parking info. According to the operator, you can park overnight as long as you have a back country permit.