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Great Smoky Mountain Camping and Hiking – Cosby Campground

murfreesboro

May 14 May 17

Tuesday-Friday, May 14-17, 2024 – Great Smoky Mountain Camping and Hiking Trip. Joint event with the Highland Rim chapter. Camping at Cosby Group Campsite, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike Schedule: Tuesday – Sutton Ridge Overlook by way of the Lower Mount Cammerer Trail. 3.6 miles out and back. 400 ft. elevation change rated easy. Views of Gabes Mountain, Cosby Valley and Gilliland Ridge. Wednesday – Mount Cammerer Lookout Tower via Low Gap, Appalachian and Mount Cammerer Trails.11.2 miles out and back., 2,780 ft. elevation change rated strenuous. Features streams, ridgeline, geologic interests, summit, spectacular panoramic views. Thursday – Ramsey Cascades Trail. This trail was recently restored. 8 miles round trip, 2,000 ft elevation change rated strenuous. Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the park and one of the most spectacular. Friday – Hike to Hen Wallow Falls via Gabes Mountain Trail. 4.4 miles round trip rated moderate. Tuesday we will share a potluck dinner and one evening, we will have dinner at Carver’s Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant in Cosby. Each camper must purchase a parking tag, which is available online. There is a limited number of spots in the two group campsites reserved, so sign up early. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, 931-636-2914 or jhartvigs@comcast.net.

Sara Pollard

(615) 714-3610

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