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Painter Ridge Concession Horse Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A scenic horse trail leading through Smoky Mountain wilderness.
0.4
mi
Distance
111
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily Friendly

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.44mi
Distance
111ft
Elevation Gain
96ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,182ft
High Point
2,060ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hundreds of miles of trails for visitors to enjoy, over 550 of which are open to horse use. This is one of several horse trails that can range in grade, tread, and length. Visitors are encouraged to take part in one of the park's guided trail tours that are offered from the spring season through the fall. For more information on guided horseback tours, see the park's website. Visitors are also allowed to bring their own horses to experience the tranquility of the trails by themselves. For more information on horse trails and personal horse use within the park, please visit the park's website or call (865) 436-0120.

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