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Heading up the Road Prong Trail.
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Footbridge crossing Road Prong, making the crossing considerably easier.
Acidic red sediment from Anakeesta rock washes into the Road Prong. The acidic nature of the red sediment could cause problems for the aquatic life that make their home there. This is the result of the landslides, mud slides, and log jams that have happened in this area.
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David Hitchcock
Jan 30, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN
“Heading up the Road Prong Trail.”  

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Heading up the Road Prong Trail.
Acidic red sediment from Anakeesta rock washes into the Road Prong. The acidic nature of the red sediment could cause problems for the aquatic life that make their home there. This is the result of the landslides, mud slides, and log jams that have happened in this area.
The higher elevations and the shade can allow you the opportunity to walk through the snow even though the trail is clear at lower elevations.
Log jam, land slide, mud slide. It's a mess, and the trail now bypasses it making it easier for to navigate the downed trees.
Emerging at the junction with the Appalachian Trail and Clingmans Dome Road. You have some options if you want to explore the area.
Lichen covered rocks on the side of the trail.
Beginning of the fall foliage at Ramsays cascades.
Footbridge crossing Road Prong, making the crossing considerably easier.
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