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Great Smoky Mountains fall hiking and backpacking loop Part 1

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Channel: Tim Watson · 2016 · Entertainment

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We return to the Smoky Mountains for a 3 day fall backpacking trip. We start this trip on the Low Gap Trail and connect with the Appalachian Trail as we head up to Mt. Cammerer. We are about a week past the peak fall colors but it is still really gorgeous in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Hiking in the Smokies even for a simple day hike is truly a phenomenal experience. I would encourage anyone to go out there and make their own backpacking loop. If I can do it believe me that anyone can.

Backpacking itinerary
Day 1
Parked at the Low Gap Trail and took this to the Appalachian Trail (2.5 miles0
Appalachian Trail to Mount Cammerer Trail (2.1 miles)
Mount Cammerer trail to the summit and doubled back to the Appalachian Trail (1.2 miles)
Appalachian Trail to Davenport Gap Shelter (6.2 miles)

Day 2
Davenport Gap Shelter to gravel road heading South (crosses into North Carolina, not sure of name, about 2 miles)
Road to Baxter Creek Trail (Benton Mackaye Trail)
Baxter Creek Trail to summit of Mt. Sterling (6.1 miles)
Baxter Creek Trail to Swallow Fork Trail (1.4 miles)
Swallow Fork Trail to Campsite 37 (4 miles)

Day 3
Left campsite 37
Low Gap Trail to Appalachian Trail (2.5 miles)
Cross Appalachian Trail and continue on Low Gap Trail (2.5 miles)


Notable Backpacking Gear:
Warbonnet Big Mamajamba
Osprey Exos 58
Salomon Speedcross 3
Dream Hammock Darien Robic 1.0
Black Diamond Z poles
Kylmit Static V insulated 
Enlightened Equipment Enigma and Revolt 20 degree

Playlist for my last trip to the Smokies!
https://youtu.be/-sPAYo4IjA8?list=PLazrK0325i_xS4DmgyXfM903q8pf6piKH

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