As hundreds of people a day find their way to the Chimney Tops, almost all pass by one of the Park's most forgotten trails to Road Prong Falls. The Road Prong drainage passes through a deep valley between Mount Mingus (east), and the long north-south ridge of Sugarland Mountain (west). Road Prong Falls tumble into a large, circular drop pool ideal for swimming and finding salamanders. Even when the Chimney Tops Trailhead is packed, visitors will find solitude on the Road Prong Trail.

The trail follows Road Prong up to the Road Prong Falls

The main Road Prong Falls are impressive in both size and beauty

Rhododendron grows in abundance on the Road Prong Trail

The Road Prong Trail is accessible from the Chimney Tops Trailhead which lead to the Chimney Tops (seen here)

Road Prong Falls let out into a large, deep green pool

Road Prong Falls seen from beneath its outlet pool

Decaying trees provide critical nutrients back to the Smokies completing a cycle of life

The Road Prong showcases of a series of cascades along the stream

The base pool of Upper Road Prong Falls tempts hikers for a swim

A large bridge spans the creek at the beginning of the trail