Major roadways, most trails and some restroom facilities became accessible for the first time Saturday when the attraction became one of the country’s first national parks to reopen after closing in March.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Crews had to rescue one hiker and dealt with congestion in a few popular places when thereopened over the weekend, but crowds stayed manageable, a park spokeswoman said Monday.
Major roadways, most trails and some restroom facilities became accessible for the first time Saturday when the attraction became one of the country’s first national parks to reopen after closing in March toPopular areas including Cades Cove and Newfound Gap were open along with more than 50 trails. Some spots were crowded, including Rainbow Falls Trail, where the parking lot overflowed and people parked roadside. But overall, Soehn said visitor use was dispersed across open areas in the park.
The nation’s most visited park on the Tennessee-North Carolina border said it documented people from 26 states and Washington D.C.
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