Length: 1 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 12 ft
Loss: 404 ft
Max elev: 3,249 ft
Elevation profile
+12 ft gain · −404 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Mill Prong - Laurel Prong Loop
⏱ <p>The average hiking duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, etc.</p>
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.