One Day Wilderness: Crooked Loop
This lovely 8.7 mile loop is a great Smoky Mountain sampler of what makes our trails memorable, mellow ridge walking, good views and a bomber waterfall. Start out by getting out at the TH and cross the road and walk down a couple hundred feet to the actual beginning of the trail on the right. […]
Momentous Adventures: Hangover Lead to Jeffrey Hell Mtns. Loop (Part 2-Bald River to Magazine)
Continue on the BMT as it rolls downhill to the Bald River. When you see the Bryson Banch below you, the intersection for the is coming in hot. Make that right onto TR #180 and join the Bald River when it is appears to be a small creek. This fairly level Trail through the upper […]
One Day Wilderness: Chimney Tops TR.
This 4 mile RT day hike is one of the best short hikes in the Park. Begin at the TH off HWY 441 in a small parking lot and cross L. Pigeon on a sturdy footbridge. Soon after that begin the climb up to the viewpoint, mostly on very nicely constructed stairs of rock and […]