About the Hike

Hike Description

900M Contact hike leader by email for reservation. Limit of 10 hikers. A leisurely-paced, high-elevation hike in Great Smoky Mtns. Natl. Park. Hike from Heintooga Ridge Rd. (BRP milepost 458) to the picnic area and back to the trailhead. A beautiful area with a possible wet creek crossing. Beautiful view from the path below the picnic area. NOTE: A parking pass for each vehicle is required in the GSMNP. For more information: www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm.Topos: Bunches Bald

Scout Report

This high elevation hike is lovely! Some of the elevation gain is in the first .6 miles, the rest is at the end on a moderate climb to the picnic area. The rest of the hike is a level meander through the woods. The picnic area is impressive, well-maintained and clean. There are several minor stream crossings but unless we get a lot of rain between now and then, they are manageable rock hops. The day we scouted was very nice, the fall leaf color should be impressive!

Hike Number
219
Hike Leader
Donna Lanning
Hike Co-Leader
N/A
Canceled
No
Group
All-Day Wednesday
First Meeting Place
Food Lion - 35 Westridge Market Pl. Candler at 08:30 AM
Second Meeting Place
N/A
Rating
C-C ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
1000
Challenges
N/A
Drive Distance
104