High Plains Drifter Traverse

Is High Plains Drifter Traverse open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name High Plains Drifter Traverse, 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, 10:50 pm EDT · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit High Plains Drifter Traverse

Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

   46° / 27°

   11 wet

2. Feb

   50° / 29°

   10 wet

3. Mar

   57° / 35°

   11 wet

4. Apr

   67° / 42°

   11 wet

5. May

   73° / 51°

   12 wet

6. Jun

   76° / 60°

   14 wet

7. Jul

   79° / 63°

   16 wet

8. Aug

   77° / 62°

   14 wet

9. Sep

   73° / 56°

   10 wet

10. Oct

    65° / 45°

    9 wet

11. Nov

    56° / 36°

    9 wet

12. Dec

    49° / 31°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake Toxaway 2 Sw, NC, 10.1 mi away at 3,200 ft. The station sits about 800 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.