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Hike Great Smoky’s Middle Prong Trail for Gorgeous Waterfalls Without the Crowds
About an hour from Gatlinburg down windy, gravel roads is a hiking trail that has something to see nearly every step of the way. From roaring waterfalls along the path to towering trees and dripping water, the Middle Prong Trail is a feast for the eyes just waiting to be explored.
On a blue-sky day in early June, I packed my hiking pack and headed out to see what I’d find. I’m the kind of hiker who loves to know what to expect before I get there. I like to know what the terrain looks like and if the trail is maintained. I love knowing if there’s a really hard portion but it tapers off later on. I like to be mentally prepared. So, the night before, I spent time scouring the Internet trying to find information on the Middle Prong Trail. Nearly everything fell flat. I found videos that showed a dirt road leading to a trailhead. I found people ending up on the Appalachian Trail, and I saw videos of rushing waterfalls. But I couldn’t figure out what to expect on the actual trail.
Continue reading to learn more abut hiking the Middle Prong Trail, written by Maddie Capron.
Maddie Capron
Maddie is the associate editor of National Park Trips.
Hike Great Smoky’s Middle Prong Trail for Gorgeous Waterfalls Without the Crowds
About an hour from Gatlinburg down windy, gravel roads is a hiking trail that has something to see nearly every step of the way. From roaring waterfalls along the path to towering trees and dripping water, the Middle Prong Trail is a feast for the eyes just waiting to be explored.
On a blue-sky day in early June, I packed my hiking pack and headed out to see what I’d find. I’m the kind of hiker who loves to know what to expect before I get there. I like to know what the terrain looks like and if the trail is maintained. I love knowing if there’s a really hard portion but it tapers off later on. I like to be mentally prepared. So, the night before, I spent time scouring the Internet trying to find information on the Middle Prong Trail. Nearly everything fell flat. I found videos that showed a dirt road leading to a trailhead. I found people ending up on the Appalachian Trail, and I saw videos of rushing waterfalls. But I couldn’t figure out what to expect on the actual trail.
Continue reading to learn more abut hiking the Middle Prong Trail, written by Maddie Capron.
Maddie Capron
Maddie is the associate editor of National Park Trips.
Hike Great Smoky’s Middle Prong Trail for Gorgeous Waterfalls Without the Crowds
About an hour from Gatlinburg down windy, gravel roads is a hiking trail that has something to see nearly every step of the way. From roaring waterfalls along the path to towering trees and dripping water, the Middle Prong Trail is a feast for the eyes just waiting to be explored.
On a blue-sky day in early June, I packed my hiking pack and headed out to see what I’d find. I’m the kind of hiker who loves to know what to expect before I get there. I like to know what the terrain looks like and if the trail is maintained. I love knowing if there’s a really hard portion but it tapers off later on. I like to be mentally prepared. So, the night before, I spent time scouring the Internet trying to find information on the Middle Prong Trail. Nearly everything fell flat. I found videos that showed a dirt road leading to a trailhead. I found people ending up on the Appalachian Trail, and I saw videos of rushing waterfalls. But I couldn’t figure out what to expect on the actual trail.
Continue reading to learn more abut hiking the Middle Prong Trail, written by Maddie Capron.
Maddie Capron
Maddie is the associate editor of National Park Trips.
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