Difficult
Forney Creek Trail [CLOSED]
Cherokee, North Carolina
23 mi
Distance
6,165 ft
Elev. Gain
10h 6m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
The trail has been temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The website of the park has up to date information.
Trail Details
Out & Back
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:568 ft
Max:1,924 ft
1,879 ft
1,879 ft
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Nearby Trails
More trails near Forney Creek Trail [CLOSED]Forney Ridge to Silers Bald to Clingman Loop [CLOSED]
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Silers Bald Trail [CLOSED]
14.5 km
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Forney Ridge Trail [CLOSED]
17.2 km
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![Forney Ridge Trail [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
Forney Ridge Trail [CLOSED]
17.2 km5.0
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Forney Ridge Trail to Clingmans Dome Loop [CLOSED]
7.2 km
Moderate
Springhouse Branch Trail via Forney Ridge Trail [CLOSED]
26.4 km
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