5.5km
Total Distance
646m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steady climb from Fontana Dam on the Appalachian Trail into Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the fire tower on Shuckstack, with views over Fontana Lake and the Smokies. A parking tag is needed to park anywhere in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes