Backpack- From Pin Oak Gap
Hike Number: 251
Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park
Trailhead Location: Pin Oak Gap
Trailend Location: Pin Oak Gap
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 32.5
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Elevation Range: 4,400 / 6,417
Total Elevation Gain: 5,000
Total Elevation Descent: 5,000
Trail Description: Balsam Mtn.Trail 10.1 mls to Tricorner Shelter, climb Luftee Knob and Tricorner Knob/Yonaguska on the way. Next day, south on AT 2.6 mls to Sequoyah, on return ascend Chapman, Marks Knob, then Laurel Gap Shelt. 3rd day Big Cataloochee. Return..
Topos: Mt. Guyot, Luftee Knob
Special Features: Mountain Views, SB6K
Flower Season: March-October
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC
2nd Meeting Place: K-Mart, Waynesville
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 125
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to US 23/74; right onto US 19 to BRP S; 2.6 miles to Heintooga Rd. Go 9 miles to end where it turns into Balsam Mtn Rd. Follow 8.4 miles to Pin Oak Gap. Return by continuing on Balsam Mtn Rd to Cherokee and take BRP or US19 return.
Notes: Recommended only for experienced backpackers. Climb 6 peaks in 2.5 days.