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| Image Name = GSMNP_Curry_Mountain_Trailhead.JPG | |||
| Park = Great Smoky Mountains National Park | |||
| City = Gatlinburg | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = None | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 3.5 Hours | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 6.64 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 3.32 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 2,162 Ft | |||
| Elevation Loss = -1,029 Ft | |||
| High Point = 2,906 Ft | |||
| Parking coords = 35.677075,-83.647175 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 35.675483,-83.646433 | |||
| Medical = Sevierville | |||
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| Comment = Looks good | |||
| Date reviewed = 10/25/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Located in the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]], a lesser used trail up a former logging road affording solitude. Continue a bit | Located in the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]], a lesser used trail up a former logging road affording solitude. Continue a bit farther to find a small cemetery. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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From Pigeon Forge, TN: | From Pigeon Forge, TN: | ||
#Take US321 | #Take US321 South/Wears Valley Rd out of town from Light #3. | ||
# | #Drive nine winding miles, and then take left/south onto Lyon Springs Rd. | ||
#Enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at | #Enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Metcalf Bottoms. | ||
#Continue along roadway over one-lane bridge. | #Continue along roadway over one-lane wooden bridge. | ||
#Turn left/east to enter picnic area and park along loop. There is no parking at the trailhead. Alternative is five spaces further each along the main park roadway. | #Turn left/east to enter picnic area and park along loop. There is no parking at the trailhead. Alternative is five spaces further each along the main park roadway. | ||
Trailhead is past small boulders. | Trailhead is past small boulders. | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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The trail follows a former logging road up and up | The trail follows a former logging road up and up Curry Mountain. | ||
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|2020 | |2020 | ||
| | |Sharp turn right. First of views. | ||
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| | |1.4 | ||
|2300 | |2300 | ||
| | |More views of the valley | ||
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35.674517,-83.645917~Parking along Little River Gorge Road~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
Parking along Little River Gorge Road | 35.677075,-83.647175~Parking at Metcalf Bottoms picnic area~ ~MarkerA.png | ||
35.675483,-83.646433~Trailhead on Little River Gorge Road~ ~MarkerT.png | |||
Parking at Metcalf Bottoms picnic area | 35.645305,-83.635093~Upper trailhead intersection with Meigs Mtn Trail~[[Image:GSMNP Curry Mtn_Meigs Mtn.JPG|150px|]]~MarkerT.png | ||
35.643083,-83.636950~Meigs Mountain Cemetery~ ~MarkerN.png | |||
Trailhead on Little River Gorge Road | </display_map> | ||
Upper trailhead intersection with Meigs Mtn Trail | |||
[[Image:GSMNP Curry Mtn_Meigs Mtn.JPG|150px|]] | |||
Meigs Mountain Cemetery | |||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image: | Image: GSMNP Curry Mountain Trailhead2.JPG|Park at Metcalf Bottoms | ||
Image: | Image: GSMNP Curry Mountain Trailhead3.JPG|Trailhead | ||
Image: | Image: GSMNP Curry Mountain Trail trees.JPG|Green tunnel view | ||
Image: | Image: GSMNP Curry Mountain Trail upper end.JPG|Upper trailhead | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:12, 7 January 2023
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a lesser used trail up a former logging road affording solitude. Continue a bit farther to find a small cemetery.
How to get there[edit]
From Pigeon Forge, TN:
- Take US321 South/Wears Valley Rd out of town from Light #3.
- Drive nine winding miles, and then take left/south onto Lyon Springs Rd.
- Enter the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Metcalf Bottoms.
- Continue along roadway over one-lane wooden bridge.
- Turn left/east to enter picnic area and park along loop. There is no parking at the trailhead. Alternative is five spaces further each along the main park roadway.
Trailhead is past small boulders.
Route Description[edit]
The trail follows a former logging road up and up Curry Mountain.
| Distance (mi) | Elevation (ft) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1830 | Trailhead |
| 0.6 | 2020 | Sharp turn right. First of views. |
| 1.4 | 2300 | More views of the valley |
| 3.3 | 2775 | Intersect Meigs Mountain Trail between Elkmont and Treemont |
Typical Conditions[edit]
National Park Service does trail maintenance primarily between May thru Nov, thus some blowdowns possible during the off-season. While the trail crosses a few drainages with stepping stones, the tread indicated it can be a downhill stream after a significant rain.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
No fee. Per NPS policy, no mountain bikes or dogs. Posted for no horses.
After the Hike[edit]
Head west on Meigs Mountain trail to reach a small cemetery.
Misc. Information[edit]
Be aware that black bears are in the area.
Maps[edit]
Photos[edit]
Park at Metcalf Bottoms
Trailhead
Green tunnel view
Upper trailhead
