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In emergencies call: Park headquarters, 865-436-9171;Cherokee (NC) police, 828-497-4131; or Gatlinburg (TN) police, 865-436-5181.
• Do not leave valuables in sight inside your car. Do not leave a note on your car indicating how long you will be hiking. Protect your valu-ables by taking them with you or hiding them in your car.
Leave No TraceYour personal commitment to ethical backcountry use is the most important factor in maintaining the park's wilder-ness character. Take pride in leaving no trace of your presence here.
• Abide by all backcountry use regulations. They are designed for resource protection. • Use a stove and candle lantern to minimize the tram-pling and destruction of vegetation that result from collecting firewood. • Never cook or burn food in a campfire. A residue and odor will remain and will attract wildlife that will become a problem for future campers. • Keep your group small to preserve a sense of solitude. • Camp where your campsite already shows impacts. Don't establish new tent sites. • Pack out all leftover food and trash. • Avoid cutting across switch-backs, to prevent destructive trail erosion.
If You Get LostStay calm, do not leave the trail and do not travel at night. Prevent getting lost by keeping your group together, staying on the trail, and using a map. Let someone know your sched-ule and travel plans, so they can notify park authoritiesif you are overdue.
Toilet UseImproper human waste disposal creates one of the most disgusting conditions in the backcountry. Regula-tions require that human feces be deposited in a six-inch-deep hole and covered with soil and that no toilet use occur within 100 feet of a camp or water source or within sight of a trail. Defecating behind a shelter or near a spring creates very unhealthy conditions and is clearly bad manners. All sanitary napkins and tampons must be packed out. Do not bury them. Please, take a little extra care!
Into the Wild: Visiting the Smokies Backcountry Trip Planning and Permits
If Someone Gets InjuredIf someone is injured and can't be moved to a trailhead, do the following: Provide warmth and comfort; leave someone with the injured person; note the exact location and circumstances; and hike out and let rescuers know where to go and what to prepare for.Backwoods ethics say it is your responsi-bility to make sure you don't get injured. Be careful and use common sense. Getting accident victims to safety or medical facilities is difficult and often dangerous for all involved.
Hazards!Wind. High winds associated with approaching weather fronts can bring down trees and limbs on the heavily forested trails. Plan accordingly.
Hypothermia. Hypothermia is when body temperature falls below the point at which the body can maintain its own heat. It is an all-season killer and results from exposure to a combination of wind, rain, and cold. A wet hiker can succumb to hypothermia in mid-summer at higher elevations! Be prepared for sudden weather changes—and learn how to take care of yourself in extremes of cold, heat, and wetness. Always carry raingear; storms arise quickly. Hypother-mia symptoms can appear very rapidly, even in fairly mild weather.
Know its symptoms and treat them immediately: uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, memory lapses, stum-bling, fumbling hands, drowsiness, and the inability to get up after a nap. Victims need dry clothing, warm fluids if conscious, and shelter from the elements. To prevent hypothermia, drink before thirsty, eat before hungry, rest before tired, and stay dry. Travel and stay with a companion. Two people can look after each other better than one can look after oneself! Clothing should be worn in layers, an outer layer to ward off wind and precipitation and inner layers to insulate. Keep your head warm and dry with a good hat. Other cold weather hazards include frostbite, icy trails, and deep snow.
Stream crossings and waterfalls. Rain swollen streams can be unsafe to ford. Don't cross a stream unless you are sure you can make it. For added precaution make sure your pack can be discarded quickly, wear shoes to protect your feet, use a stout stick for extra support, and, if you lose your footing, float with your feet downstream to protect your head. Walking near a stream on moss- and spray-covered rocks can be hazardous. Never camp next to a stream swollen by high water. Waterfalls can be extremely hazardous; climbing on them has resulted in many fatalities.
Drinking water. All water obtained in the backcountry should be treated before drinking to protect you from health hazards. The recommended treatment is to boil it for one minute. Many park waters are clear, cold, and free-running. Nevertheless, they may not be safe to drink unless boiled. Filters may not remove certain bacteria or viruses, and chemical disinfectants require very long contact times for the water temperatures found in these mountains. Do not drink untreated water!
Bears and You!Bears in the park are wild, and their behavior is sometimes unpredictable. Attacks on humans are extremely rare, but they have happened, inflicting serious injuries and death. Treat bear encounters with extreme caution and follow the guidelines below.
Encounters along the trail. Stay alert. If you see a bear at a distance, do not approach it. If your presence causes the bear to change its behavior (it stops feeding, changes travel direction, watches you, etc.)—YOU'RE TOO CLOSE. Being too close may also promote aggressive behavior from the bear, like running toward you, making loud noises, or swatting the ground. The bear is demanding more space. Don't run but slowly back away, watching the bear. Try to increase the distance between you and the bear, and the bear will probably do the same. If a bear persistently follows or approaches you, typically without vocalizing or paw swatting, try changing your direction. If the bear continues to follow you, stand your ground. If the bear gets closer, talk loudly or shout at it. Act aggressively and try to intimidate the bear. Act together as a group if you have compan-ions. Make yourselves look as large as possible (for example, move to higher
ground). Throw non-food items like rocks at the bear. Use a deterrent like a stout stick. Don't run and don't turn away from the bear. Don't leave food for the bear; this only encourages further problems.
Most injuries from black bear attacks are minor and result from the bear trying to get at people's food. If the behavior of the bear shows that it is after your food, and you are physically attacked, sepa-rate yourself from the food and slowly back away. If the bear shows no interest in your food, and you are physically attacked, fight back aggressively with any available object—the bear may consider you as prey! Help protect others: report all bear incidents to a park ranger immediately. Above all, keep your distance from bears!
Encounters in camp. The best way to avoid bears is not to attract them. Keep your cooking and sleeping areas sepa-rate. Keep tents and sleeping bags free of food odors; do not store food, garbage, or other attractants (like toothpaste, soap, etc.) in them. A clean camp is essential to reducing problems. Pack out all food and litter; don't bury it or try to burn anything.
Regulations require proper food storage. Secure all food and other attractants at night or when not in use. Where food storage devices are present, use them. Otherwise: place all odorous items in your pack. Select two trees, 10-20 feet apart, with limbs 15 feet high. Using a rock for a weight, toss a rope over a limb on the first tree; tie one end to the pack. Repeat this process with the second tree. Raise the pack about six feet via the first rope and tie it off. Then pull the second rope until the pack is suspended at least 10 feet high and evenly spaced; it must be four feet or more from the nearest limb.
Camping PermitsPermits are required when camping in the backcountry. Camping is permitted only at designated sites. These backcountry sites require reservations: 9, 10, 13, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 29, 36, 37, 38, 46, 47, 50, 55, 57, 60, 61, 71, 83, 86, 90, and 113, and all shelters require reserva-tions. (See the chart at right.) Reservations may be made up to one month prior to the first day of the trip. For example, if you wish to backpack on August 8-12, you may call for reserva-tions on July 8 to reserve space for the entire length of your trip.
Plan your trip and determine what sites you will occupy. If your itinerary includes a reserved site or any shelter, you must call the Backcountry Reservations Office (see below) to reserve that site. Be prepared to give your complete trip plan. When you arrive in the park you must complete a permit at one of the 15 self-registration stations listed below. Keep the permit with you and drop the top copy in the registration box. If your itinerary does not include any reserved site or shelter, you need only to complete a permit; you do not need a reservation.
You cannot stay two nights in a row in the same shelter. The maximum stay at a campsite is three consecutive nights. Using a tent at any shelter is prohibited. The maximum group size is eight persons, except at the following camp-sites where a party of twelve is permit-ted by reservation only: 17, 20, 46, 60, 86, and 90. Pets are prohibited in the backcountry.
Please call the Backcountry Reservations Office at 865-436-1231 to cancel any nights or spaces that become available because of changes in your plans. The office is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Failure to abide by park regulations may subject you to a fine under Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.
Self-registration stations are located at:• Oconaluftee Visitor Center• Sugarlands Visitor Center• Twentymile Ranger Station• Fontana Dam Visitor Center• Fontana Marina• Deep Creek Campground Office• Smokemont Campground Office• Cataloochee Valley near campground• Big Creek Ranger Station • Cosby Campground Office• Greenbrier Ranger Station• Elkmont Campground• Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont• Cades Cove Campground Office• Abrams Creek Ranger Station
Planning Your TripFor help planning a backpacking trip,
call the Backcountry Information Office at 865-436-1297. The office is staffed by volunteers and is open daily from 9 a.m. until noon.
For a safe and enjoyable backpacking experience, know your limitations. A maximum trip length of eight to 10 miles a day is recommended. Group size, elevation gain, weather, and availability of good water may also affect the success of your trip.
The following equipment is considered essential for a safe backpacking trip: two flashlights, water, raingear, comfortable ankle-supporting shoes, high-energy food, and extra clothing. Always carry a map and know how to use it.
Rules and Regulations1 You must possess a backcountry permit while camping in the backcoun-try. 2 Camping is permitted only at desig-nated sites and shelters. 3 Use of reserved sites and shelters must be confirmed through the Backcountry Reservation Office. 4 You may stay up to three consecutive nights at a site. You may not stay two nights in a row at a shelter. 5 Maximum camping-party size is eight persons. Exceptions at selected camp-sites are mentioned above. 6 Open fires are prohibited except at designated sites. Use only wood that is dead and on the ground. Use only established fire rings. 7 Use of tents at shelters is prohibited. 8 Food storage: When not being consumed or transported, all food and trash must be suspended at least 10 feet off the ground and four feet from the nearest limb or trunk or shall be stored as otherwise designated. See Bears and You! 9 Toilet use must be at least 100 feet from a campsite or water source and out of sight of the trail. Human feces must be buried in a six-inch-deep hole. See Toilet Use. 10 All trash must be carried out. 11 All plants, wildlife, and natural and historic features are protected by law. Do not carve, deface, or cut any trees or shrubs. 12 Polluting park waters is prohibited; do not wash dishes or bathe with soap in a stream. 13 Pets, motorized vehicles, and bicycles are not permitted in the backcountry. 14 Firearms and hunting are prohib-ited. 15 Feeding or harassing any wildlife is prohibited.
Horse UseHorses are permitted in the park, but they are restricted to trails specifically
designated for horse use (see map on other side). Many horse trails are very steep and narrow—a challenge for even the most experienced horse and rider. Remoteness and difficulty of access often make continual trail clearing and care impractical. Expect to encounter rugged conditions. Please report down trees or landslides to a ranger. Off-trail or cross-country use is prohibited. Horse parties may use designated campsites open to their use (see chart). Horse parties are subject to all backcountry regulations.
Requirements: Horse parties must obtain a backcountry camping permit for any overnight backcountry camping. Horses must be under physical control at all times; they may not be left to water unattended; grazing is prohibited. All food for stock must be packed in, and unused food must be packed out. At designated backcountry sites where stock are permitted, the number of animals in any one party is limited to one per person plus one pack animal per person, but shall not exceed a total of ten (10) animals for the same group.
In campsites with no hitchracks, horses must be cross-tied so that they cannot chew on or otherwise damage trees or other vegetation. Tying horses directly to trees is prohibited.
Horses are not permitted within 100 feet of trail shelters or in cooking or sleeping areas of campsites. Their manure must be scattered away from the campsite. Horses must not be tied closer than 100 feet to any stream or water source.
• Carry and use a collapsible bucket to water your horse—keep horses away from springs. • Never leave feed where wildlife can get to it—wildlife attracted to feed can come into conflict with people. • Use processed feed to elimi-nate introducing weed seeds into the park—hay may contain seeds of exotic plants, and some non-native plants can take over the habitat of native plants.
Auto-access Horse CampsLimited auto-access horse camps provide ready access to backcountry trails from April through October. Reservations are required and may be made up to five months in advance. For reservations call 1-877-444-6777 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. eastern time or visit www.recreation.gov.
Auto-acess Horse Camp No. of Campsites
Anthony Creek 3Big Creek 5Cataloochee 7Round Bottom 5Tow String 2
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Using the Chart at RightYour Guide to the Wondrous Diversity of the SmokiesBackcountry Campsites
Backcountry campsites and shelters are listed by map coordinates (7E, etc.), with their elevations in feet. Backcountry campsites are numbered and grouped by the major access areas. All sites and shelters are available to hikers, but camping with horses is allowed
only at those with a bold H. Shelters and sites whose use is by reservation appear in bold type. Their allow-able capacities are shown in parentheses. For example, (12, 6H) means 12 hikers, 6 horses; (12) means 12 hikers, no horses. See “Permits” for more information.
One hundred and fifty trails extend for approxi-mately 800 miles, crossing the ridges, peaks, and valleys of America’s most visited national park.
For those seeking more information, a variety of topographic maps and trail guides are available, including Hiking Trails of the Smokies, the comprehensive park trail guidebook. To order a map or guide, call (865) 436-7318 x226 or visit www.SmokiesInformation.org.
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Cooper Road (12)Cane Creek (4)Hesse Creek (8, 2H)Rich Mountain (4, 2H)Turkeypen Ridge (8)Anthony Creek (12)Ledbetter Ridge (8)Beard Cane (6)Forge Creek (12)Sheep Pen Gap (15, 8H)Flint Gap (8)Rabbit Creek (12)Scott Gap (10)Little Bottoms (14)
Cades Cove Area
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4651525354555657585960
1600288025202640320028604400352034903400
4D5D5D6D6D6D6D5D5D6E
West Prong (12)Upper Henderson (8, 2H)King Branch (12, 4H)Mile 53 (12)Camp Creek (12)Rough Creek (15)Dripping Spring Mountain (10)Lower Jakes Gap (12, 2H)Marks Cove (12, 6H)Three Forks (12)
Elkmont/Tremont Area
28702800500030002600241024052360236023202120
8F8F8E8E8E8E8F8F8F7F7F
Estes Branch (12)Georges Branch (12)Newton Bald (8, 2H)Poke Patch (6)Nettle Creek (6)Pole Road (15, 15H)Burnt Spruce (6)Bryson Place (10, 10H)Nicks Nest Branch (6)McCracken Branch (10)Bumgardner Branch (20, 4H)
Deep Creek Area
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188017602040252018802360288024003680
4F3F3F3F3F2F4F4E3F
Lower Ekaneetlee (8)Lost Cove (12, 6H)Upper Lost Cove (4)Upper Flats (10, 6H)Twentymile Creek (8)Dalton Branch (12, 6H)Eagle Creek Island (8)Big Walnut (8)Birch Spring Gap (12, 6H)
Twentymile Area
8772737677788198
17201720172017701800172018001720
3G6G6G5G5G5G4G5G
Jerry Hollow (Boats only) (6)Gunter Branch (Boats only) (6)Lone Pine (Boats only) (6)Kirkland Creek (6)Pilkey Creek (12, 6H)Double Island (Boats only) (6)North Shore (12, 6H)Chambers Creek (12, 6H)
Lakeshore Area
61626364656667
3560316029202540204017201840
7E7F7F7F6F6G6G
Bald Creek (10, 6H)Upper Ripshin (8, 6H)Jerry Flats (8, 6H)Mill Creek (12, 10H)Bear Pen Branch (8)Lower Noland Creek (Boats Only) (4)Goldmine Branch (6)
Noland Creek Area
686970717475
396028002400218017202800
6E6F6F6F6G5F
Steeltrap (8)Huggins (8)Jonas Creek (12, 8H)CCC (12, 12H)Lower Forney (12)Poplar Flats (8)
Forney Creek Area
828384858688
272022802160200016801960
5F5F4F4F4F4F
Calhoun (8, 4H)Bone Valley (20, 10H)Sugar Fork (6)Sawdust Pile (10, 6H)Proctor (20, 8H)Possum Hollow (12)
Hazel Creek Area
36373839404142
3040300058203040310033605480
11C11C11C11D11D11E10D
Upper Walnut Bottom (20, 20H)Lower Walnut Bottom (20)Mount Sterling (12)Pretty Hollow (20, 10H)Big Hemlock (8)Caldwell Fork (12, 6H)Spruce Mountain (4)
Cataloochee/Big Creek Area
4447484950
50403620332030602360
10D10D9D9D9E
McGee Spring (12, 4H)Enloe Creek (8)Upper Chasteen (8)Cabin Flats (12, 8H)Lower Chasteen Creek (15, 6H)
Oconaluftee Area
293132333435
456034002280196032402680
10B8D8C9B10B10B
Ottercreek (10)Porters Flat (8)Injun Creek (8)Settlers Camp (8)Sugar Cove (10)Gilliland Creek (12, 4H)
Greenbrier/Cosby Area
260047005920528059205870550754604890490043604570644039005600
11B10C10C9D8D7E6E6E5E4E4E3E7D8D10D
Davenport Gap (12, 12H)Cosby Knob (12, 12H)Tricorner Knob (12, 12H)Pecks Corner (12, 12H)Icewater Spring (12)Mount Collins (12)Double Spring Gap (12)Silers Bald (12, 12H)Derrick Knob (12)Spence Field (12, 12H)Russell Field (14, 12H)Mollies Ridge (12, 12H)Mount Le Conte (12)Kephart (14, 12H)Laurel Gap (14, 12H)
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Food storage cable systems areavailable at all backcountry sites.
We recommend that you hangyour entire pack in a plastic bag toprotect from wildlife and rain.
All odorous items must be storedon the cables when not in use.
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RICH
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CADES COVE
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Gregory
Bald Trail
Long
Hu
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Grego
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Trai
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Han
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MountainT rail
Pars
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Branch
Road
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(closedin
winter)
one-way
6.47.6
4.1 5.0
1.2
4.6
2.0
3.1
2.7
0.4
0.9
Deals Gap
GregoryBald
ParsonBald
Doe Knob
Shuckstack
one-way
H
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Cre
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Tr
Lakeshore Trail
Wolf
Ridge
Trail
Twen
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Lost Cove Trail
5.21.1 2.9
2.6
0.5
1.92.7
3.7
5.2
8.7
4.4 4.5
Twentymile
Jen
kin
sR
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Trai
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Cold
Spring Gap Trail
Bear CreekTrail
Hazel
Creek
Trail
Wel
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Ridge
Trai
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Lakeshore Trail
Bone ValleyTrail
Eagl
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Trai
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JEN
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RID
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1.8
1.3
0.8
8.9
3.5
12.3
8.7
5.9
0.9
1.3
1.2
Forn
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Ridge
Trai
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Noland Creek
Tr
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Jonas Creek
Trail
Fo
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Trail
Springhouse Branch
Trail
WhiteoakBranch Tr
GoldmineLoopTrail
TunnelBypass
Trail
High Rocks
Cold SpringGap
WELCHRI
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4.57.4
8.1 0.7
1.7
1.9
4.1
3.9
3.3
0.61.31.0
1.8
0.4
1.2
2.0
4.2
1.0
0.4
1.1
Fork
Ridge
Trail
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Trai
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No
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Divide
Trail
Pole Road
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Sun
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Clingmans DomeBypass Trail
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ClingmansDome
3.9
1.9
3.6
3.7
0.5
2.2
4.9
3.3
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NO
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LoopTrail
MartinsGap Trail
Clin
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Dom
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win
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1.8
3.7
Observation tower
Auto-access horse camp
Backcountry campsite (by reservation)
Backcountry shelter (by reservation)
Backcountry campsite (non-reservation)
Boat-in only campsite (non-reservation)
Ranger station
Developed campgroundHiking only (top)Horse and hiking
Unpaved road
Hiking trail
Horse and hiking trail
Trail distances are shown in miles be-tween intersections
Mountains-To-SeaTrail
Benton MacKayeTrail
Roads in park are closedto commercial vehicles.
SYLVA
2007
Dellwood
Maggie Valley
WAYNESVILLE
Soco Gap
To Asheville
To Asheville
Plott Balsam
Waterrock Knob
Blue
Ridge
Parkwa
y
OLD
BALD
RIDGE
PLO
TT
BALSAMS
Polls Gap
Black Camp Gap
CATALOOCHEE
DIV
IDE
(clo
sed
inw
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NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
To Atlanta
Wesser
Stecoah Gap
Cheoah Bald
NANTAHALAMOUNTAINS
ROBBINSVILLE
SNOWBIRDMOUNTAINS
FONTANAVILLAGE
YELLOW
CREEKMOUNTAINS
JOYCE KILMER - SLICKROCK
WILDERNESS AREA
TheCherohala Scenic Skyway
CHEROKEE
NATIONAL
FOREST
FontanaMarina
FontanaDam
BRYSON CITY
Lakeview
Drive Deep Creek
Juney WhankFalls Trail
Deep Creek Horse Trail
Stone PileGap Trail
CooperCreekTrailIndian
CreekMotorTrail2.
1
2.0
0.7
1.0
0.9
1.1
7.8
4.1
5.12.8
3.8
1.5
4.3
1.5
0.7
Whittier
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CHEROKEE INDIAN RESERVATION
CHEROKEE
OconalufteeVisitor Center
Oconaluftee River Trail 1.5
2.4 0.5
1.8
Appalachian HighlandsScience Learning Center
Balsam Mountain
BlueRid
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Parkway
HemphillBa
ldTr
RoughFo
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Trai
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Cat
aloo
chee
Div
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Trail
Boogerman
Trai
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Caldw
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Fork
Trai
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Hei
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Ro
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FlatC
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BigFk
Ridge Tr
McKee
Br Tr
Spruce MountainTrail
BalsamM
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Rd
Spruce Mountain
Double Gap
Purchase Gap
(closedin
winter)
5.5
3.01.7
3.5
2.9
1.2
2.6
1.42.3
0.5
3.9
1.9
3.2
1.8
Exit 20
1.83.6
1.7
0.9
2.8
Pin OakGap
BALSA
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NewtonBald
HU
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RID
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PalmerCreek Tra
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Chas
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Smokemont
Tow String
Round Bottom
AndrewsBald
CharliesBunion
ChimneyTops
3.1
2.41.51.8
Cades CoveVisitor Center
Chilhowee
Foot
hills
Park
way
Happy
Valle
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CHILHOW
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M
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Abrams Creek
Gold MineTrailLook Rock
To Chattanooga
Footh
ills
Park
way
Townsend
Walland
TUCKALEECHEE COVE
ElkmontHuskey Gap
FightingCreekGap
Great Smoky MountainsInstitute at Tremont
Wear Valley
WEAR
COVE
SugarlandsVisitor Center
Park Headquarters
GATLINBURG
BalsamPoint
(closed
in
win
ter)
CherokeeOrchard Rd
one-way
Laurel Top
Alum CaveBluffs
BrushyMountain
PortersFlat
GREENBRIER PINNACLE
GreenbrierCove
2.0
Mount Sequoyah
Mount Guyot
BalsamHigh Top
LufteeKnob
2.5
2.3
0.8
0.83.
3
4.0
4.1
1.0
3.9
3.6
PISGAHNATIONAL
FORESTCataloochee
Mount Sterling Gap
Pretty Hollow Gap
MountSterling
Cove Creek Gap
Low Gap
Wal
nu
tBo
ttom
PalmerHouse
Cove Creek Road
2.55.1
0.8
1.8
1.4
4.0
4.6
MARYVILLE
To Knoxville
McGhee-TysonAirport
To Knoxville
CHILHOWEE
MOUNTA
IN
SEVIERVILLE
PIGEON FORGE
Gatlinburg Welcome CenterNational Park Information Center
COVE
MOUNTAIN
Gatlinburg Bypass Road
PittmanCenter
WEBB MOUNTAIN
To Newport
Exit443
Cosby
Cosby
To Newport
Camel Gap
Foothill
s
Parkw
ay
(closed in
winter)
MtCammerer
CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST
Exit 451
WatervilleBig Creek
SNOWBIRD
MOUNTAIN
Chestnu t Br Tr
6.1
2.11.0
0.6
2.3
1.9
1.3
Tow
String
Tr
Nearly all park trails cross small streams—making very wet crossings during flooding. The following trails that cross streams with no bridges can be difficult and dangerous at flood stage. (Asterisks ** indicate the most difficult and potentially dangerous.) This list is not all-inclusive.
Beard Cane Trail near campsite #3Beech Gap Trail on Straight Fork RoadCold Spring Gap Trail at Hazel Creek Eagle Creek Trail** 15 crossingsFork Ridge Trail crossing of Deep Creek at junction with Deep Creek TrailForney Creek Trail** seven crossingsGunter Fork Trail** five crossingsHannah Mountain Trail** just before Abrams Falls TrailJonas Creek Trail near Forney CreekLittle River Trail near campsite #30 Long Hungry Ridge Trail both sides of campsite #92 Lost Cove Trail near Lakeshore Trail junctionMeigs Creek Trail 18 crossingsNoland Creek Trail** both sides of campsite #62Panther Creek Trail at Middle Prong Trail junctionPole Road Creek Trail near Deep Creek TrailRabbit Creek Trail at the Abrams Falls TrailheadRoundtop Trail** crossing of Little River at Little River Road Trillium Gap Trail at Grotto Falls (icy in winter)Upper Hazel Creek Trail hiker-only portionWet Bottom Trail follow signs for Elijah Oliver Trail as alternate route
Stream Crossings
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