June 12, 2020

Good Afternoon,

Abundant sunshine is the name of the game. The mountain is bustling today and surely will be tomorrow with such a stellar forecast on tap. Yesterday’s high temp was 67° and our low was 47°. Conditions should be suitable for some great time in the outdoors Saturday before rain chances roll in on Sunday, so get your trail fix while the going’s good! Llamas are packing at odd times on account of the much needed trail work being done along rillium Gap, with trips slated for today, tomorrow, and Monday. Reminder that visitors hoping to see our lovable llamas can do so from a safe viewing area below the Dining Hall.

With crowds hitting the Smokies in droves these last few weekends, it’s a safe bet to plan on hitting the trailheads early to garner a decent parking spot and maximize your time on the mountain. Our souvenir and snack services begin at noon, as our crew is working diligently and expeditiously to prepare cabins for incoming guests during the morning hours. With such great weather ahead, it’s not a bad idea to hit the grand vistas from Cliff Tops and Myrtle Point before hopping in line to get your “I Hiked It” shirts and No-Bake Cookies!

​Have a great weekend.