West Prong Trail
West Prong Trail is a 5.4-mile out-and-back foot trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. It climbs 1,000 ft to a high point of 1,985 ft. Difficulty: strenuous, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 2.7 mione way
- 5.4 miround trip
- 1,000 ftelevation gain
- 1,985 fthigh point
- Strenuousdifficulty
From the National Park Service
Hike West Prong Trail
Length 2.7 miles (4.3 km) to junction with Bote Mountain Trail 5.4 miles (8.7 km) roundtrip Parking & Trailhead The trailhead and parking area are located across from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains Institute a
Read the official NPS description
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