View Full Version : Relative to rest of AT, how difficult is Cosby Knob Shelter to Hot Springs?
The Counselor
01-25-2011, 21:02
Trying to get a feel for the relative climb of this section. Thanks.
Going in that direction the climb up Snowbird Mt. just after the I-40 underpass is the main attraction when it comes to climbs.
rainmaker
01-25-2011, 23:05
Piece of cake.
SassyWindsor
01-25-2011, 23:38
Tougher in reverse.
not bad overall, in addition to Snowbird mtn, you cross Max Patch Bald and Bluff Mountain, overall a nice, scenic section
Toolumpy
01-26-2011, 00:59
Great section, seemed long steady uphill to Snowbird but many great views. I walked from Davenport Gap shelter to Hot Springs in14 hours, long ways down towards Hot Springs.
Canada Goose
01-26-2011, 01:56
Trying to get a feel for the relative climb of this section. Thanks.
Five people (or more / or less) might get you five different answers....
Going in that direction the climb up Snowbird Mt. just after the I-40 underpass is the main attraction when it comes to climbs.
For me, the stiff climb from the road was followed by a long, steady, but seemingly moderate, uphill climb through the green grass and wildflowers of a southern appalachian hardwood forest.
I found the climb of Bluff Mtn to be much more severe, but just as beautiful.
CG