Newton Bald, Kanati Fork
Hike Number: 418
Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 11.5
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 2,200 / 5,100
Total Elevation Gain: 3,600
Total Elevation Descent: 3,400
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0418.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0418.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0418.gpx
Trail Description: From US 441, take Newton Bald Tr.; right onto Thomas Divide Tr.; right onto Kanati Fork Trail to US 441:-)
Topos: Smokemont, Clingmans Dome
Special Features: SB6K
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Maggie Valley P.O. lot
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 120
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to US 19 S to US 441 N
Notes: Good winter hike, especially if there is snow at the higher elevtions. Drive through Cherokee when BRP is closed in winter.
Big ascent to Newton Bald can be challenging when there is snow on trail.
Hike History: A0501, A0701, A0901, A1004