About
Length (round trip)9.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain900 ft up
Typical time3 hr 45 min
TrailheadElkmont
SurfaceWide gravel roadbed
Best seasonApril to June for wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. High elevations are cold and icy from November to March.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis trail is not ADA accessible. For the first 2.7 miles, the trail is relatively wide and flat, featuring a mix of crushed stone and occasional roots and rocks. While a few sections are slightly steeper, the overall path is considered leisurely, making it ideal for a relaxed hike. Around mile marker 2.5, the trail begins to narrow and transitions from a roadbed to a more natural path. After passing the junction with Rough Creek Trail at approximately 4.5 miles, the terrain becomes rockier a...
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers

Overview a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Once a railroad bed, the Little River Trail now offers a peaceful hike through the Elkmont area of the Smokies. As you follow the river's gentle flow, you'll pass remnants of the historic Daisytown community-stone chimneys and foundations quietly tucked into the forest. The start of this trail is wide and scenic with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for a relaxed hike to the Husky Gap Trail junction. For a longer, more challenging adventure, continue along the trail. The trail dead ends after passing a few trail junctions and backcountry campsites at backcountry campsite #30. Due to its location, this route is perfect for hikers seeking both tranquility and a touch of history. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Length 12.4-miles (20 km) roundtrip Parking & Trailhead Park at the Little River Trailhead in Elkmont Historic District. Don't forget your parking tag . Nearest Restroom Daisy Town or Elkmont Campground (available seasonally) Alternate Hikes Lynn Camp Prong Cascades : 1.4 miles (2.3 km) roundtrip Chasteen Creek Cascades : 3.6 miles (5.8 km) roundtrip Twentymile Cascades : 1.2 miles (1.9 km) roundtrip Finley Cane Trail to Bote Mtn Trail to Lead Cove Trail Loop : 6.9 mile (11.1 km) loop

Tips
Husky Branch Falls is about two miles in. The grade is so easy you can walk as far as you like and turn round. Excellent trout water.
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