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The area is rocky as evidenced by the trees that fall over having rocks intertwined with the roots.
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A burl on a dying tree along the trail.
Views off to the left side of the Dry Sluice Gap Trail as you descend along the ridge.
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David Hitchcock
Feb 14, 2016 near Cherokee, NC
“The area is rocky as evidenced by the trees that fall over having rocks intertwined with the roots.”  

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The area is rocky as evidenced by the trees that fall over having rocks intertwined with the roots.
Views off to the left side of the Dry Sluice Gap Trail as you descend along the ridge.
Surrounding peaks hiding in the trees as you make your way up the trail.
Water running down the trail after a day of rain in the GSMNP.
Tennessee Branch of the Forney Fork making it's way downhill.
The Sluice Gap Trail as it descends along the ridge. Covered with leaves in the fall or winter, rocks and roots can be hidden and trip you up if you aren't watching where you go.
One of the creeks crossing the trail toward the end of the trail. After rain showers, the trail can become wet and muddy as water makes its way downhill.
A burl on a dying tree along the trail.
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Dry Sluice Gap Trail

4.2 mi 6.8 km
 6
Gatlinburg, TN