Forney Creek - Noland Creek & Divide


Hike Number: 605

Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park

Trailhead Location: Clingman's Dome road

Trailend Location: same

Hike Type: One Way

Hiking Distance (miles): 17

Difficulty: Very Difficult

Total Elevation Gain: 3,500

Total Elevation Descent: 3,500

Trail Description: down Forney Ridge and Springhouse Gap Trails; up on Noland Creek and Noland Divide Trails.:-)

Topos: Clingmans Dome, Silers Bald, Noland Ck., Bryson Ci

Special Features: Mountain Views, 900M

Flower Season: Early May

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 145

Notes: basically a loop hike, but requires short car shuttle.

Hike History: A0802