Forney Ridge / Forney Creek Loop Hike

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
July 1-2, 2024
This has been by far my most challenging hike to date. There were several factors that caused it to be more challenging than it should have been that I will get into later. The hike is around 18.5 to 20 miles, and the altitude high point is around 6,311 ft (about 1,1923.59 m) and the low point around 2,165 ft (about 659.89 m). I chose to hike this loop clockwise going down Forney Ridge Trail and then back up Forney Creek because I wanted to stay at a campsite further into my hike. It might be slightly easier hiking this counterclockwise but that is just splitting hairs. This is a hard hike no matter which direction you hike it.
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[@BareBonesCamping]

Great video pal

[@ervinslens]

The trail and the surroundings are simply perfect for hiking. Beautiful video my friend!

[@lalexhauck]

Thanks!

[@jedgarren2901]

Blount County native,Spencefield is my favorite place on Earth,I go every winter

[@jamesdavis9258]

Plus, I'm taking you Fly Fishing, you're passing primo trout water, pretty sure I saw some laughing at you as you hiked by.

[@lalexhauck]

🤷‍♂️ I'm sure there are probably a lot of fish up there. I bet there are not a lot of people hiking up there with a pole.

[@jamesdavis9258]

After this your new Trail Name is Buzzz, with 3 zzzz's

[@lalexhauck]

lol... I am starting to get nervous for my next long hike overnight. Last time, it was the trees, now bees, what is next?

[@nancywebb4389]

A lot of bees a nest some where close