Many trails, areas close in Shenandoah National Park due to storm

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Multiple trails and areas have closed temporarily in Shenandoah National Park due to hazardous conditions from recent weather.

According to a social media post by the National Park Service, in the morning on Thursday, May 15, the following trails and areas are temporarily closed until further notice:

• Limberlost Trail -- mile 43
• Skyland Horse Trail -- mile 49.4
• North Fork Moormans River Trail -- boundary access from Sugar Hollow Road
• South Fork Moormans River Trail -- boundary access from Sugar Hollow Road
• The Appalachian Connector Trail near Hawksbill Gap parking area -- mile 45.5
• Dark Hollow Falls Trail -- mile 50.7
• Whiteoak Canyon Trail -- mile 42.6 on Skyline Drive and boundary access from Route 600

Large sections of trails have reportedly been washed out and streams continue to flood, causing hazardous conditions, according to the service. Not all trails have yet been assessed.

(Photo: National Park Service)

(Photo: National Park Service)

Visitors should reportedly expect potential high water or trail damage in other areas of the park, the service said.

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For additional information, visit the park's website.