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North Carolina

Smokemont Loop Trail

3.8 mi

Distance

3,316 ft

Gain

2h 8m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.8 mi
Elevation gain
3,316 ft
Elevation loss
3,316 ft
Highest point
3,589 ft
Lowest point
2,237 ft
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About this trail

Smokemont Loop Trail is a 7.52-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina with 3,316 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,589 feet.

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