2 Day Hike in Smokey Mountain National Park

[mnixon]

Hi everyone

I'm going to the Smokey Mountains in October and plan to just do a little 2 day hike just to get on the trail for awhile. Two questions

1) Where should I hike? Anywhere not to far from Gatlinburg would be best
2) Do I need a permit? Where do I get one?

Thanks

[Longshot]

How about from Clingmans to Cades Cove. It is a moderate and except for a few bumps like Thunder Mtn. mostley downhill.

[Christus Cowboy]

You could climb from Davenport Gap to the Mt. Camerer Firetower.... it would be tough uphill climb but an easy run downhill.....

[Chaco Taco]

Hike the AT to the Boulevard Trail. The climb up Leconte is so awesome!!

[Chaco Taco]

Call the park and get a reservation 30 days prior to hiking. Make sure you do it quick cuz they will fill up up with the fall backapackers

[deeddawg]

See here for the GSMNP backcountry permit info: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisi...ry-camping.htm
and see here for trail closures and warnings: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm

At to Boulevard trail to LeConte is nice... but Mount LeConte shelter is listed as closed due to bear activity.

Trail map is available online on this page: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/maps.htm

[Chaco Taco]

Lakeside/front trail from fontana is cool to campsite 90. Then hit hazel creek eagle creek and any of the many loops to choose from there