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Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide

Mount Cammerer Trail

A 10.9-mile out-and-back with 3,000 ft of climbing in Cataloochee, rated difficult.

Mount Cammerer Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Photo: DebiWatson

Key facts

Length
10.9 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain
3,000 ft (915 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Cataloochee
Highest point
5,039 ft
Lowest point
2,212 ft

About Mount Cammerer Trail

Ascend through hardwood forests and spruce-fir zones to reach the historic Mount Cammerer firetower. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including the Great Smoky Mountains. This hike offers a mix of scenic vistas and historic sites, making it a rewarding challenge for hikers.

Route map

Route map of Mount Cammerer Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Mount Cammerer Trail3,0004,0005,0000510Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,039 ftLow 2,212 ft
Elevation runs from 2,212 ft to 5,039 ft over 10.8 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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