Bear hug

Is Bear hug open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Bear hug, 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, 6:10 pm EDT · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Bear hug

Best months: March–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

   45° / 24°

2. Feb

   47° / 26°

3. Mar

   55° / 32°

4. Apr

   64° / 39°

5. May

   71° / 48°

6. Jun

   78° / 57°

7. Jul

   81° / 60°

8. Aug

   80° / 59°

9. Sep

   74° / 53°

10. Oct

    65° / 42°

11. Nov

    56° / 31°

12. Dec

    48° / 27°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Spruce Pine 2 Ne, NC, 7.3 mi away at 2,850 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.