Saturated Soils and rising waters

Flash Flooding? The folks at the GSMNP want you to know that
Seven days of rain are expected in the weather forecast for this week (2-19-19).
So Please be wary of high water and stream crossings. With the rain soaked and saturated soil streams will rise quickly and stay high longer.

Check the GRSM Trail Map for the colored box listing trails with significant stream crossings.  Visitors are encouraged to call the Backcountry Office, 865436-1297, or consider an alternative route during the upcoming high water levels in the park.
And Winter is NOT over, yet!  
Even with temperatures warming up in the low elevations, ice may still be present in the upper elevations of the park so do be prepared.