Jenkins Ridge Trail
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Jenkins Ridge Trail rises approximately 2,000 feet within a 6 mile distance. The beginning of the trail is extremely steep and known as one of the steepest trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the trail gradually levels off, it reaches the Appalachian Trail. The trail crosses several streams including the beautiful Gunna Creek and Haw Gap Branch. At the upper edge of the trail, by traveling the Appalachian Trail a short distance west, you may pick up Eagle Creek Trail down to Pinnacle Trail to make a loop.
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The Great Smoky Mountains, 107 Park Headquarters Road , Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, Phone: 423-436-1200
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 107 Park Headquarters Road , Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, Phone: 423-436-1200
Directions from Fontana Lake,: On the western side of the lake, take Western Shoreline Trail to Pinnacle Creek Trail to Jenkins Ridge Trail which heads north at the intersection of Pinnacle Creek, Sugar Fork and Jenkins Ridge Trails.
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