Near Tricorner Knob Loop via Appalachian Trail
Low Gap at sunrise. The A.T. runs horizontally across the gap.
Near Tricorner Knob Loop via Appalachian Trail
Large red spruce trees near the junction with the old Hyatt Ridge Trail.
Near Tricorner Knob Loop via Appalachian Trail
A typical January scene on the Tricorner Knob-Gunter Fork segment of the trail.
Near Tricorner Knob Loop via Appalachian Trail
Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower - located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Appalachian Trail. For a day hike, start at Cosby Campground and take Lower Gap Trail ( about 11.1 miles r/t).
Near Tricorner Knob Loop via Appalachian Trail
Mount Cammerer Lookout Tower quite literally puts you amidst the clouds.

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Tricorner Knob Loop via Appalachian Trail

4.8 (4 Ratings)
Loop trail that features Mount Cammerer, Tricorner Knob, and Mount Sterling.
33.5
mi
Distance
7,303
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly Backpacked

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Flatter
Steeper
33.45mi
Distance
7,303ft
Elevation Gain
7,303ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
6,314ft
High Point
1,624ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
For backpacking, there are a number of places to set up camp including Big Creek Campground, Cosby Knob Shelter, Tricorner Shelter, and campsite 38.

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Contributors
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