>>2798015 they do require maintenance. The mountains to sea in many sections is very overgrown to the point that it becomes somewhat difficult to navigate.>>2798087 yes but not moreso than other areas. Expect lots of downed trees the trail that was near the river may be completely washed away in some sections.>>2798120Nothing of note happened at roan mountain. I was in the area helping volunteer a few weeks ago and hiked the bald mountains. A few more sticks in the ground than usual. It also regularly blows 80mph up there anyways that's why all the trees look like they are in a constant state of high wind even on calm days.
It was also closed for road maintenance and some upgrades to the rhododendron gardens before the storm. Depending on the weather the trail from carvers gap can have snow 3ft deep with drifts up to 6ft deep. In the winter if it doesn't have snow you will want some ice cleats as the springs freeze over covering parts of thr trail in ice. Next time I'm around and it has enough snow I'm going to try doing some alpine skiing on the bald mountains it's supposed to get snow this weekend.
>Pic related is on roan mountain between the cloudland hotel and carvers gap. 