Temporary gates between Watauga/Alvarado

Two gates across the trail are temporary and I'm told should be removed by the end of this month. The area in question is near trestles 7 and 8, on the section between Watauga and Alvarado. The gates are a temporary solution to allow cattle to cross the trail to their water source. This will continue until the Town of Abingdon completes the improvements underneath the two trestles to allow the cattle to cross without disturbing the trail. The gates will remain but will be closed (opening the trail) when the improvements are done. In the meantime, trail users should please close and latch the gates with the chain as they pass through.