Near Balsam Crosby Figure 8
Just past the third creek fording down from Gunter Fork Cascade, heading toward Big Creek.
Near Balsam Crosby Figure 8
Gunter Fork Cascade
Near Balsam Crosby Figure 8
Low Gap at sunrise. The A.T. runs horizontally across the gap.
Near Balsam Crosby Figure 8
Walnut Bottom (Campsite 37)
Near Balsam Crosby Figure 8
Gunter Fork Falls

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Balsam Crosby Figure 8

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Balsam Mountain to Cosby Knob Figure 8 loop.
38.2
mi
Distance
7,561
ft
Gain
extreme
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
38.19mi
Distance
7,561ft
Elevation Gain
7,561ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
6,314ft
High Point
2,919ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start at Palmer Creek Trailhead, taking it down to Pretty Hollow Gap Trail, then along Balsam Mountain Trail, stopping the first night a Laurel Gap Shelter. Next, take Balsam Mountain Trail, to the AT to Cosby Knob Shelter. For Third Day, take Low Gap Trail, to Big Creek Trail, to Camel Gap Trail, and then up Gunter Fork Trail. Spend 3rd night back at Laurel Gap Shelter, exiting via Balsam Mountain Trail, with a short road walk back to Palmer Creek Trailhead.

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