Mt. Cammerer from Big Creek


Hike Number: 336

Area Location: Appalachian Trail, Smoky Mountain National Park

Trailhead Location: Big Creek

Trailend Location: Same

Hike Type: In and Out

Hiking Distance (miles): 12.2

Difficulty: Very Difficult

Elevation Range: 1,557 / 4,962

Total Elevation Gain: 3,300

Total Elevation Descent: 3,300

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0336.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0336.pdf

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Trail Description: From Big Creek trailhead, follow Chestnut Branch Trail to AT; left on AT; right on side trail to the historic forest lookout atop Mt. Cammerer..

Topos: Waterville, Hartford

Special Features: 360* Panoramic View

Flower Season: April-May

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC

2nd Meeting Place: Pilot Truck Stop, I40 at Exit 24

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 110

Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to exit 451 (Tennessee); left under I-40 and follow to Big Creek campground and trailhead

Notes: It is a strenuous hike up the Chestnut Branch Trail and AT, but the payoffs are first class. Great views from lookout.

Hike History: A0401, A0602, W0604, A0804, W0904