For those of you who have hiked it, would you recommend I hike it south to north (Davidson campground to Daniel Boone), or vice versa? And if you feel like it, why?
For those of you who have hiked it, would you recommend I hike it south to north (Davidson campground to Daniel Boone), or vice versa? And if you feel like it, why?
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I hiked it (in two sections). I don't think it really matters. Personal preference. Or flip a coin.
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I hiked it from Camp Daniel Boone, but there was a place near Cedar Mountain where the trail markers were confusing. That has been a few years ago, so it may not be a problem now.
I hiked to the Boy Scout camp. In winter. Damn it was cold.
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I hiked it in winter as well. Started at scout camp and headed to Davidson Campground. I will definitely hike this trail again and will go the same direction. HOWEVER! I have to say that the first 12 miles of the trail take the prize for the best part of this trail. The mountain peaks are treeless and the views are about as good as they get in the south. Looking glass mountain can be seen along this trail and there is no mistaking it, looking like a open faced rock. I have thought of parking at Black Balsam Road and hiking toward the scout camp, camping at the base of cold mountain and then heading back to the car the next day. Doing this would allow you to walk the best part twice while skipping the typical "green tunnel" trail that the other 18 miles or so offers. The shuttle for this trip is a little pricey but it is a long, mountainous drive and takes about 3 hours total for a shuttle driver. The water had a very funky taste thru out the trip and I would for sure bring some drink mix the next time. This is a tough trail!
Gambit's Trip Report of the Art Loeb Trail
Last edited by Gambit McCrae; 10-11-2018 at 09:51.
Trail Miles: 4,980.5
AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
Foothills Trail: 47.9
AT Map 2: 279.4
BMT: 52.7
CDT: 85.4
I suggest starting at Davidson campground. You have a more gradual climb at the beginning and save the best scenery for last. Then you have a nice long downhill to the Boy Scout camp.
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Trail Miles: 4,980.5
AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
Foothills Trail: 47.9
AT Map 2: 279.4
BMT: 52.7
CDT: 85.4