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GSMNP Indian Flats Falls via Middle Prong Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Townsend, Tennessee   Hike: GSMNP Indian Flats Falls via Middle Prong Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 18 2026  9:00 am >> Thu, Jun 18 2026 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Apr 19 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 17 2026 8:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce B.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

With Linda and Ann's blessing, I am posting a less challenging hike for day two of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park series of hikes this June. 

The Middle Prong Trail leading to Indian Flats Falls boasts not just one, but three lovely waterfalls along the trail as well as a number of smaller falls and cascades. The hike will also feature a number of artifacts representing the history of the area known as Tremont. The area was a lumber camp that included a post office, hotel, community center, and much more. We'll pass an old rusted Cadillac and a chimney among other artifacts of the camp. 

This is a moderate 8.3 mile hike with about 1,140 feet elevation gain. Since this is a moderate hike for distance and elevation, our pace will not be rushed. We'll take time to enjoy the creek, falls, and history along the way.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots with good tread
Water
Snacks
Sunscreen
GSMNP parking pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles
Camera
Insect repellent
Rain gear


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Middle Prongs Trailhead.


Notes:

A parking pass is reqired for GSMNP trails.

Daily: $5
Weekly: $10
Annual: $40

Most trailheads do NOT have a kiosk so passes should be purchased ahead of time online or at the Visitor Center. We will carpool from Townsend to the trailhead and coordinate passes prior to the event. 


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.


Registration for this event opens at 4/19/2026 7:00:00 PM