Welch Ridge Trail

Hike Name: Welch Ridge Trail Location: northeast TN Length: 31 Submitted by: Roger Becker Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Tennessee trail reviews Tennessee national parks Tennessee state parks
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Description
this 31 mile loop begins at clingman's dome. Take Forney Creek trail 4 miles down into the ravine below. Then follow Bear Creek Trail up to connect with Welch Ridge Trail, this then connecting to Applachian trail. This is a hike that is for extreme hiking enthusiasts able to climb on switchbacks for long distances. My friend and I loved it. You can after taking bear creek to the top where you can go out to what is called "high rocks" have the view of a lifetime. Once you get to the Applachian trail section that ends at the top of Clingman's you will find a gorgeous view all the way.

Directions to Hike
Take the main road into the Smokies Nation Park up to Clingman's dome, the highest point on the Appalachian trail. This is a big tourest spot, everyone goes up to the lookout.

Contact Information
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
phone: (865) 436-1200

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