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Abrams Falls to Gregory Bald Backpacking Loop: Hiking Great Smoky Mountain National Park Part 4

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Channel: Tim Watson · 2016 · Entertainment

When hammock camping in the Smokies you do have to be cautious (as always!) when dealing with bear encounters. We only saw a bear on our way hiking out of Cades Cove but on the trail caution is warranted. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is one of those place that should be on every hiking or backpacking bucket list. Gregory Bald in June is amazing. The azaleas weren't quite at their peak when we visited but it was still beautiful.

Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLazrK0325i_xS4DmgyXfM903q8pf6piKH

Day 1

9.3 miles total but LOTS of Ridge walking so it takes longer than you think.

Abrams Falls Trail 4.2 miles
Creek crossing at the end of Abrams Falls Trail. Water was about waist high. Tank up on water here!!
Rabbit Creek Trail 1.9 miles
Hannah Mountain Trail 3.2 miles
Stay at campsite 14 right on the trail.

Day 2

About 12.7 miles Total. The hike up to the bald is fairly strenuous.

Hannah Mountain Trail 4.4 miles
Cross Parson Branch Road
Gregory Bald Trail 4.1 miles
Gregory Bald. Check out the azaleas in June!
Gregory Bald Trail 1.2 miles
Gregory Ridge Trail about 3 miles
Stay at campsite 12. Right next to the creek and right on the trail.

Day 3
Hike out Gregory Ridge Trail about 2 miles.
Take Forge Creek Rd to Cades Cover back to Abrams Falls Trail head. We started the day at 7.30am and were done by 10.30am.

Want a different perspective of the trip? Here's my friend Josh's view.
Day 1: https://youtu.be/Silkviy-5Q4
Day 2: https://youtu.be/0UM7ut7p_ws

Notable Gear
Osprey Exos 58
Warbonnet Blackbird xlc
Warbonnnet big mamajamba
Enlightened Equipment enigma
Salomon Quest 4d 2
Black Diamond z poles

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Abrams Falls to Gregory Bald Backpacking Loop: Hiking Great Smoky Mountain National Park Part 4

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