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Hike Trail

Piney Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Use this to connect Piney Campground to the Volunteer Trail and the historic Artillery Trail.
2.4
mi
Distance
315
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedFall ColorsSpringWildlife
Access Issues
For safety reasons, all rxhers must register at either the North or South Welcome Station or the Golden Pond Visitor Center.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.36mi
Distance
315ft
Elevation Gain
122ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
635ft
High Point
383ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at the Piney Campground Intersection of FS 230 and 234, look for the red blazes. Just after starting the trail, you'll go past the old cemetery. Begin a gradual ascent out of the bottomlands, crossing a few small ravines on your climb to the ridge. At about a half mile, the trail levels out and makes for easy hiking for the next 0.5 miles (except for the roots and mud). At about 1.3 miles in, you'll connect with the Volunteer Trail. In this area you can find Infantry Pass Spring off to the right of the trail. Continue on as you begin to climb again. The trail ends at the intersection with the historic Artillery Trail.

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Contributors
Chris Davis