Asses & Elbows

Is Asses & Elbows open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Asses & Elbows, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Rainbow Springs Road closed for reconstruction

  Agency closure covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

• Closures in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias

  Agency closure covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

• Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements

  Agency alert covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

• Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert

  Agency alert covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

As of Oct 25, 11:15 pm EDT · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Asses & Elbows

Best months: September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   42° / 24°

   14 wet

2. Feb

   46° / 26°

   13 wet

3. Mar

   54° / 32°

   14 wet

4. Apr

   62° / 39°

   13 wet

5. May

   69° / 47°

   14 wet

6. Jun

   75° / 54°

   15 wet

7. Jul

   78° / 58°

   17 wet

8. Aug

   76° / 57°

   16 wet

9. Sep

   71° / 51°

   12 wet

10. Oct

    63° / 41°

    11 wet

11. Nov

    53° / 32°

    11 wet

12. Dec

    45° / 27°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Highlands, NC, 11.8 mi away at 3,850 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.