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Acidic red sediment from Anakeesta rock washes into the Road Prong. The acidic nature of the red sediment could cause problems for the aquatic life that make their home there. This is the result of the landslides, mud slides, and log jams that have happened in this area.
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Road Prong as it works its way down the mountain.
Log jam, land slide, mud slide. It's a mess, and the trail now bypasses it making it easier for to navigate the downed trees.
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David Hitchcock
Jan 30, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN
“Acidic red sediment from Anakeesta rock washes into the Road Prong. The acidic nature of the red sediment could cause problems for the aquatic life that make their home there. This is the result of the landslides, mud slides, and log jams that have happened in this area.”  

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Acidic red sediment from Anakeesta rock washes into the Road Prong. The acidic nature of the red sediment could cause problems for the aquatic life that make their home there. This is the result of the landslides, mud slides, and log jams that have happened in this area.
Log jam, land slide, mud slide. It's a mess, and the trail now bypasses it making it easier for to navigate the downed trees.
Heading up the Road Prong Trail.
The higher elevations and the shade can allow you the opportunity to walk through the snow even though the trail is clear at lower elevations.
Lichen covered rocks on the side of the trail.
Emerging at the junction with the Appalachian Trail and Clingmans Dome Road. You have some options if you want to explore the area.
Footbridge crossing Road Prong, making the crossing considerably easier.
Road Prong as it works its way down the mountain.
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