Near Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
West Prong Little Pigeon River
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Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail

4.8 (10 Ratings)
A wheelchair-accessible route leading visitors through gorgeous eastern forests to a small stream.
0.5
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.47mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
18ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,555ft
High Point
1,528ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Beginning at the parking area, follow the paved trail through verdant deciduous forests blanketed by soft green moss and fallen leaves to the banks of a flowing stream. Near the stream, take your time, perhaps sit and eat lunch, and try to fully absorb your spectacular surroundings before leaving the river and heading back to the parking area around the other section of the loop. Along the trail, be sure to stop and view the numerous exhibits detailing the area's previous use as cleared farmland and its active reclamation by the surrounding forest.

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