Hemphill Bald from Polls Gap
Hike Number: 95
Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park
Trailhead Location: Polls Gap
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 9.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 5,200 / 5,500
Total Elevation Gain: 1,600
Total Elevation Descent: 1,600
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0095.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0095.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0095.gpx
Trail Description: Trail starts at right side of Polls Gap parking area. Beginning with a stroll thru old-growth hardwood forests, the trail emerges into open fields stretching along the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park boundary..
Topos: Dellwood, Bunches Bald
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: Early June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: K-Mart, Waynesville
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 95
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to US 19 S to BRP S to Heintooga Road to Polls Gap.
Notes: Great views; good lunch spot at Hemphill Bald. Rock table and rock bench has built-in descriptive plaque featuring profile identification of surrounding peaks.
Hike History: A0502, A0503, A0703