Hike at Middle Prong

Hike at Middle Prong

Join Steve Walsh, Mike Smith and the Mountain Goats for a hike past waterfalls on a beautiful trail along the Middle Prong.

By TennGreen Land Conservancy

Date and time

Saturday, April 12 · 9am - 1pm EDT

Location

Middle Prong Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

7945 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend, TN 37882

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Join Steve Walsh, Mike Smith, and the Hike-a-Thon team Mountain Goats for a hike past numerous waterfalls and cascades on a stunningly beautiful trail along the Middle Prong- a perfect opportunity to log some miles for TennGreen's fifth annual Hike-A-Thon! Learn about the history of the area from Mike Smith, volunteer for the National Park Service. Sightings of Black Bears are possible. Meet at the IGA Parking lot in Townsend and caravan to the trailhead.


Mike Smith is on the Board of Directors for Appalachian Bear Rescue and is an expert on the area including history and bear behavior.


Moderate difficulty: Hike is 5 miles out and back. Some of the trail is rocky and has moderate elevation change but no creek crossings. Consider wearing closed-toed shoes, weather-appropriate attire, bring lunch/snacks, and plenty of water.


Meet at the Townsend IGA parking lot at 7945 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882 and caravan to the Middle Prong trailhead.


The event is free and registration is required including cell phone for everyone who registers.


Want to learn more or register for Hike-A-Thon? Visit hikeathon.com.

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TennGreen Land Conservancy

TennGreen Land Conservancy (formerly the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee.

 

MISSION

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s mission is to conserve land where people and nature can thrive.

 

WHAT WE DO

Through sound science and partnerships, TennGreen Land Conservancy identifies and conserves land across Tennessee for wildlife corridors, critical habitat, and public benefit. TennGreen Land Conservancy protects, cares for, and connects people with Tennessee’s natural world by providing meaningful outdoor experiences, establishing conservation easements, supporting restoration efforts, and acquiring (or assisting in the acquisition of) privately-held land.

 

WHY PROTECT LAND?

Tennessee is known for its extraordinary beauty from the mighty Mississippi to the Great Smoky Mountains. Our rich forests, farms, and wetlands are not only our home but also home to a vast diversity of fish and wildlife. Tennessee is experiencing extreme human development pressure, and every missed opportunity to protect our unique lands is an irreversible loss to our future. We must act swiftly and smartly to protect the places that provide us all well-being and an unrivaled quality of life.

 

The future of our land, water, and wildlife depends on our attitudes and actions today. Our natural world needs us. There are many ways you can get involved. Click here to take action now!

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