Trail Run Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski
N Carolina > W & Mountains > Great Smoky Mou… > Oconaluftee
The trail can appear to be lost in the leaves in the fall. The leaves are dry up on the ridgelines.
Copyright Violation?
This is an old video about a visit to the Mingus Creek graveyard.
Winds can move fast through the Smokies. Here, a tree appears shows the effects the wind can have on trees along the ridgeline.
Rate Photo
Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
  3.0 from 3 votes
David Hitchcock
Nov 25, 2017 near Cherokee, NC
“The trail can appear to be lost in the leaves in the fall. The leaves are dry up on the ridgelines.”  

0 Comments

Nearby Photos

The trail can appear to be lost in the leaves in the fall. The leaves are dry up on the ridgelines.
Winds can move fast through the Smokies. Here, a tree appears shows the effects the wind can have on trees along the ridgeline.
Camp 52 (Newton Bald) offers decent views when the leaves are off the trees.
Campsite at Newton's Bald.
Rhododendron sit along the trail as it climbs higher. The forest changes from a wet creek valley into a dry ridgeline the higher you climb.
Rhododendron sit beside the trail, and a moss-covered log.
Peaceful and secluded cemetery
This is an old video about a visit to the Mingus Creek graveyard.
View Interactive Map
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

Nearby

BMT: Segment 23c (Newton Ba…

4.8 mi 7.7 km
 1
Cherokee, NC

Benton MacKaye Trail

287.2 mi 462.3 km
 5 ROUTE
Dahlonega, GA

BMT: Segment 23b (Mountains…

8.4 mi 13.5 km
 1
Bryson City, NC

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Seg…

47.5 mi 76.5 km
 12
Bryson City, NC

Newton Bald Trail

5.5 mi 8.8 km
 1
Cherokee, NC
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started