Little River Trail
Trail
6.4 mile
10.3 kilometer
point to point
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,202'
366 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 3,379' 1,030 m
Low: 2,178' 664 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 9% (5°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Minor Issues
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“Listen to the Little River (and ford it a couple times) as it parallels this breezy, level trail.”
— Christopher Dennison
Features
River/Creek · Waterfall
Description
The overnight sites are well placed. The initial overnight site (Backcountry Camp 21) is about 2 miles in where the Husky Gap Trail intersects. A water source is nearby. The second overnight site (Backcountry Camp 24) is about 2/3 in or 4 miles and the final overnight site (Backcountry Camp 30 Three Forks) is at the 6.4 mile terminus. Immediately preceding Camp 30 is a moderate ford (you'll get your feet wet).
Overall, this route is easy hiking or backpacking on level terrain. There will be some water crossings and a ford.
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: NPS - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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