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Hot take: I used to plan my trips around the highest peaks, but a ranger in the Smokies told me about a low-elevation loop that's way better.
I was dead set on bagging Mount LeConte last spring, but a park ranger at the Sugarlands center suggested the 8-mile Middle Prong Trail instead, saying it followed an old railroad grade with tons of waterfalls. I tried it and spent a whole day not gasping for air, just enjoying the sound of the river and the history. Anyone have a favorite 'easy' route that surprised them with how good it was?
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spencerw722mo ago
Honestly, that's a good life lesson in general. We get so focused on the big, obvious goals that we miss the good stuff right in front of us.
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