Middle Prong Trail
This seldom-used trail leads through shady, quiet forests.
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Middle Prong Trail Details
This seldom-used trail leads through shady, quiet forests as it follows a small stream to its convergence with Panther Creek and the Appalachian Trail. The gravel trail, which was formally an old access road, is gently graded for almost the entire length of the trail, and the remains of an abandoned Cadillac appear just off the trail in a small, sunny clearing. The Middle Prong is a stunning, quiet stream that contains a number of small cascades and provides water for the millions of wildflowers that line the trail in the springtime.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
5 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Middle Prong Trail
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0.5 mi away
Tremont
Formerly home to a pioneer Appalachian community and logging town.
3.3 mi away
School House Gap Trail
An easy hike that's known for its spring wildflowers and an active bear population.
3.6 mi away
The Sinks
Legend has it that a lumber train once derailed and fell into the deep waters here.
