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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  5. Chilhowee
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“Road that is used often as a loop trail for Gregory Bald Trail or Hannah Mountain Trail. ”

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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

Point to Point

2,785' 849 m

High

1,930' 588 m

Low

75' 23 m

Up

931' 284 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildlife

One-way seasonal road usually open to vehicles mid April to mid November

Description

The Parsons Branch Rd. is a seasonal (mid April - mid November) one-way (for vehicles) road that is often used for hiking loops for Gregory Bald Trail/Gregory Ridge Trail or the Hannah Mountain Trail. This 3 mile section of the road has seen considerable improvement by the National Park Service in recent years with improved drainage, additional turn outs and plenty of fresh gravel.

Contacts

Local Club: Smoky Mountains Hiking Club

Land Manager: NPS - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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#2

in Chilhowee

#841

in North Carolina

#45,909

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Start of Parsons Branch Rd. and the end of Forge Creek Rd.
Dec 9, 2023 near Wildwood, TN
Trailhead on Parson Branch Road, Nov. 28, 2018.
Aug 16, 2021 near Maryville, TN

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