Middle Prong.....again!

Two times in a month!?! Yes, it was raining most of the day yesterday but the gear was waterproof, the boots were dry and I wanted to hike! And being properly prepared I returned warm and dry a few hours later.

These remnants remain from one of the logging camps built along the route (approx. 2mls from the start), this trail follows. Before there was a national park, and before there was trail along the middle prong of the little river there was a temporary railway built here to transport the cut logs to the mill in Townsend.
The trail now follows this old rail route.
The water level remains up along the Middle Prong of the Little River with little sign of recent human traffic. Given the amount of rain we have received over the last couple of months this trail still remains walkable but I would recommend ankle high waterproof shoes for the next few weeks to better prevent cold wet feet.
Though there may not be surface water on the trail in areas, the soil remains soggy with moisture saturating the ground.
The big water flowing over, around, and through large boulders provides some great scenery to be enjoyed. If someone hikes 1.5 mls from the Parking area up the trail they will enjoy themselves a bunch!
Even in drier, busier times this is a great trail for families, those in or past "middle age", and couples who seek a pretty hike, especially in the early evening.
Given it's width, smooth surface and gradual incline, and how it remains along side the river for most of the first 4 mls. it is a recommended hike for all!