What-To-Do Issue 1 2026-2027 - Magazine - Page 82
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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS HIKING MAP
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MAP LEGEND
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Ranger
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Information
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Mileage* Rating** ELocation
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Fontana
are for the more experienced,
1 Boogerman Trail
Village 6.6
adventurous hiker. They offer an
Charlie’s
Bunion 8.8
in-depth, backwoods experience. 2
Chimney Tops
4
5.6
Shuckstack
7
4 Smokemont Loop 5.7
E - Easy
M - Moderate
S - Strenuous
3 Mt. Sterling
Self-Guiding
Nature Trails
Trail
are ideal places to explore the
Smokies’ forests and learn about
the area’s rich natural & cultural
heritage. Numbered stakes are
keyed to leaflets available at
trailheads which describe points
of interest along the way.
Cosby
Elkmont
Sugarlands
Time
Allowed
M 28 Cataloochee Campground Ancient trees
5-6 hrs.
M
Newfound Gap
Spectacular views 4-5 hrs.
S
Newfound Gap Road
Rock climbing 3-4 hrs.
S Cataloochee Schoolhouse High country forests
28 5-6 hrs.
S
Twentymile
Panoramic views 7 hrs.
M Smokemont Campground Historic homes 4-5 hrs.
Mileage Rating**
1
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1
Features
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Location
Features
Cosby Campground Nature awareness
Elkmont Campground Second growth forest
Sugarlands Welcome Ctr.Handicapped accessible
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* All of these mileages are the actual distances from parking lot to the
waterfall and back, NOT the actual trail length.
** Before hiking, please consult a Ranger on the particular difficulties of
each trail. Call the national park at (865) 436-1200 for an information kit.
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