Muddy Boots Hike – Middle Prong Trail

Hike Description: Rated by many as the “best waterfall trail in the Smokies”, this hike will parallel the Lynn Camp Prong of the Little River, along a former railroad bed that carried the last logs out of the Smokies in 1939. All 900ft of elevation will take place on the inbound leg—all downhill on the way back.  The trail is very rocky, so hiking poles are recommended as well as good hiking shoes/boots with ankle support.

Length of Hike: 4.6 miles

Elevation Change: 900 Ft

Rating: Moderate

Departure: 8:00 a.m. Chota Center parking lot, across from the gas station

Location/Distance/Drive Time: Great Smoky Mnts near Townsend, TN/50 miles 1hr 15min