About
Length (round trip)11.1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain2,700 ft up
Typical time7 hr
TrailheadLow Gap trailhead, Cosby
SurfaceForest climb then rocky ridge
Best seasonApril to June for wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. High elevations are cold and icy from November to March.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

A stone fire lookout on a rock outcrop with a 360-degree view - the best in the park.

Tips
The 1939 CCC-built stone tower is unlike any other in the East. Long and steep, but the view down into both North Carolina and Tennessee is worth every foot.
Location

Low Gap trailhead, Cosby

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