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Summary: The trailhead is on the left as you start up the paved walkway to the Dome. It quickly drops down and is wet and rocky. At 0.1 our trail veers left as the Bypass Trail goes up to the AT. The trail will continue to drop over more rocks until 1.1 the Forney Creek Trail intersects to the right. From here you will have a gentle climb, as the trail is a little better. At 1.8 mi you will emerge into an opening, which is Andrews Bald. This is a popular hike but after photos and a rest continue down the bald to the right look for trail signs. The trail will switchback into the forest and over the next mile the trail will be rocky and overgrown. The trail will finally find the spine of the ridge which becomes a better trail and easy to hike. There are more photo opps to the left of views of Jerry Bald. The trail ends at the intersection of Springhouse Branch Trail. This will provide a nice lunch spot before returning the same. There will be views of Clingmans Dome on the way up. Trailhead: From Gatlinburg; 441 South to Newfound Gap (approximately 20 miles), turn right on Clingmans Dome Road (just past Newfound Gap Parking Area). Then 7 miles to Clingmans Dome Parking Area. Trailhead to left of paved walkway that leads to Clingmans Dome Overlook. *I noted this trail as "poorly maintained trail" which it is a descent trail to the bald but below that there is a 1 mi stretch that is really bad but then it is a better trail along the ridge. *****Road Closed Dec 1-Mar 31***** (Lat:35.55697 Lon:-83.49615) Trail Guides for Forney Ridge Trail: Day Hikes in GSMNP by Johnny Molloy () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Sugarland Visitors Center 865-436-1200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Sevier County Hiking, Sevier County Trails, Sevier County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
