Sweet Gum Trail

Name: Sweet Gum Trail
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ( 3 )

Trail

1.4 mile 2.2 kilometer point to point
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 57' 17 m
Descent: -142' -43 m
High: 957' 292 m
Low: 861' 262 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 10% (6°)

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“This trail provides a short, round-about hike.”

— David Briick

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly A semi-wide track that is well traveled.

Open year round. There is a $5.00 daily parking fee or you can purchase a yearly pass at the visitor center.

Description

The Sweetgum Trail is an easy loop hike. The trail links into several other routes that lead away from the visitor center on Glade Rd. This particular trail links into the Homestead Trail and White Trail for more adventures. Scenic views can be had along the lake, or visitors can stop at the lodge and take in the cabin or the foundry. Special events are held all year long at the lodge.

Check the Red Top Mountain State Park website for more information.