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Spartan
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looking for a 3 day loop hike in the smokies Feb 24, 2018 8:40:10 GMT -8

Post by Spartan on Feb 24, 2018 8:40:10 GMT -8

hey guys, im looking at the maps and its hard to determine where to go.Im looking to go on a 3 day backcountry trip with 3 other people. challenge isnt an issue. Just simply looking for a starting point to start a 3 day trip with great views. thanks in advance.
Guess I should actually say where I'm looking lol. Looking to go to the smokies near clingmans dome.

FamilySherpa Trail Wise! Tangled up in Rhododendron Posts: 1,791	looking for a 3 day loop hike in the smokies Mar 1, 2018 8:25:33 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by FamilySherpa on Mar 1, 2018 8:25:33 GMT -8 Mtns to sea trail to one of the sites on Deep Creek. Mtns to Sea -> Thomas divide -> Kephart prong to the shelter. Sweat Heifer -> AT back to Clingmans dome.

ashepabst Trail Wise! Posts: 447	looking for a 3 day loop hike in the smokies Mar 1, 2018 18:36:52 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ashepabst on Mar 1, 2018 18:36:52 GMT -8 for great views you want to incorporate the AT into your route. the Russel Field to Thunderhead section is pretty great; anywhere between Charlie's Bunion and Tricorner. views from Leconte are excellent.

looking for a 3 day loop hike in the smokies

Post by Spartan on Feb 24, 2018 8:40:10 GMT -8

Post by FamilySherpa on Mar 1, 2018 8:25:33 GMT -8

Post by ashepabst on Mar 1, 2018 18:36:52 GMT -8