Road Prong Trail

The newly revised "Hiking Trails of the Smokies," published by the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association, describes the Road Prong Trail as "wet, rocky, steep and beautiful" - a succinct but apt description. This is almost certainly the most historic trail in these mountains. I might add that it's slippery and includes a number of challenging stream crossings that require good balance, the help of a walking stick and, if possible, a strong hand to help you across.