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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, May 2007 - Forney Creek, Siler's Bald, the Appalachian Trail, Clingman's Dome
Our route took us from the Clingman's Dome Parking Area, down the Forney Ridge Trail to the Forney Creek Trail, from there through the valley alongside Forney Creek to its intersection with Jonas Creek, camping on the way at Campsite #69. Then up the Jonas Creek Trail to Welch Ridge, and along Welch Ridge to the AT at Siler's Bald, where we stayed the second night. Finally, back along the AT to Clingman's Dome, where we finished. An excellent 19 mile loop, with about 4000 ft. descent to the Forney/Jonas intersection, then 4000 ft. back up to the top. Much of the route is visible from above in these photos, and I added some text in one photo to show some of that.
View from the Clingman's Dome Parking Lot
View from the Clingman's Dome Parking Lot
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