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The summit tower and all access trails are closed to the public as of mid-October 2006, in preparation for the new summit tower construction with an estimated completion date of September 2007. Two new tunnels are also being built along the Blue Ridge Parkway during this same time, so winter access to this entire area will be limited. An unpopular decision for me, but will have to postpone the visit and hike and wait the new projects out.