Your Guide to the Wondrous Diversity of the Smokies

One hundred and fifty trails extend for approximately 800 miles, crossing the ridges, peaks, and valleys of Americas most visited national park. For those seeking more information, a variety of topographic maps and trail guides are available, including Hiking Trails of the Smokies, the comprehensive park trail guidebook. To order a map or guide, call (865) 436-7318 x226 or visit www.SmokiesInformation.org.

Using the Chart at Right

Backcountry campsites and shelters are listed by map coordinates (7E, etc.), with their elevations in feet. Backcountry campsites are numbered and grouped by the major access areas. All sites and shelters are available to hikers, but camping with horses and other pack animals is allowed only at those with a bold H. Shelters and sites whose use is by reservation appear in bold type. Their allowable capacities are shown in parentheses. For example, (12, 6H) means 12 hikers, 6 horses; (12) means 12 hikers, no horses. See Permits for more information.

Backcountry Campsites
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1 2 3 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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1200 1320 1360 3400 3400 3200 3000 1530 2600 4640 2050 1550 1700 1240

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2D 2D 3D 3D 4D 4E 4E 2D 3E 2F 2E 2E 2E 2D

Cades Cove Area

Cooper Road (12) Cane Creek (4) Hesse Creek (8, 2H) Rich Mountain (4, 2H) Turkeypen Ridge (8) Anthony Creek (12) Ledbetter Ridge (8) Beard Cane (6) Forge Creek (12) Sheep Pen Gap (15, 8H) Flint Gap (8) Rabbit Creek (12) Scott Gap (10) Little Bottoms (14)

In emergencies call: Park headquarters, 865-436-9171; Cherokee (NC) police, 828497-4131; or Gatlinburg (TN) police, 865-436-5181. Do not leave valuables in sight inside your car. Do not leave a note on your car indicating how long you will be hiking. Protect your valuables by taking them with you or hiding them in your car.

Elkmont/Tremont Area
18 19 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 30 West Prong (12) Upper Henderson (8, 2H) King Branch (12, 4H) Mile 53 (12) Camp Creek (12) Rough Creek (15) Dripping Spring Mountain (10) Lower Jakes Gap (12, 2H) Marks Cove (12, 6H) Three Forks (12) 1600 2880 2520 2640 3200 2860 4400 3520 3490 3400 4D 5D 5D 6D 6D 6D 6D 5D 5D 6E

Leave No Trace
Your personal commitment to ethical backcountry use is the most important factor in maintaining the park's wilderness character. Take pride in leaving no trace of your presence here. Abide by all backcountry use regulations. They are designed for resource protection. Use a stove and candle lantern to minimize the trampling and destruction of vegetation that result from collecting firewood. Never cook or burn food in a campfire. A residue and odor will remain and will attract wildlife that will become a problem for future campers. Keep your group small to preserve a sense of solitude. Camp where your campsite already shows impacts. Don't establish new tent sites. Pack out all leftover food and trash. Avoid cutting across switchbacks, to prevent destructive trail erosion.
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Greenbrier/Cosby Area
Ottercreek (10) Porters Flat (8) Injun Creek (8) Settlers Camp (8) Sugar Cove (10) Gilliland Creek (12, 4H) 4560 3400 2280 1960 3240 2680

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Into the Wild: Visiting the Smokies Backcountry

If Someone Gets Injured
If someone is injured and can't be moved to a trailhead, do the following: Provide warmth and comfort; leave someone with the injured person; note the exact location and circumstances; and hike out and let rescuers know where to go and what to prepare for. It is your responsibility to make sure you don't get injured. Be careful and use common sense. Getting accident victims out of the backcountry is difficult and often dangerous for all involved. Drinking water. All water obtained in the backcountry should be treated before drinking to protect you from health hazards. The recommended treatment is to boil it for one minute. Many park waters are clear, cold, and free-running. Nevertheless, they may not be safe to drink unless boiled. Filters may not remove certain bacteria or viruses, and chemical disinfectants require very long contact times for the water temperatures found in these mountains. Do not drink untreated water! rocks at the bear. Use a deterrent like a stout stick. Dont run and dont turn away from the bear. Dont leave food for the bear; this only encourages further problems. Most injuries from black bear attacks are minor and result from the bear trying to get at peoples food. If the bears behavior shows that it is after your food, and you are physically attacked, separate yourself from the food and slowly back away. If the bear shows no interest in your food, and you are physically attacked, fight back aggressively with any available objectthe bear may consider you prey! Help protect others: report all bear incidents to a park ranger immediately. Above all, keep your distance from bears! Encounters in camp. The best way to avoid bears is not to attract them to you. Keep your cooking and sleeping areas separate. Keep tents and sleeping bags free of food odors; do not store food, garbage, or other attractants (like toothpaste, soap, etc.) in them. A clean camp is essential to reducing problems. Pack out all food and litter; don't bury it or try to burn anything. Regulations require proper food storage. Secure all food and other attractants at night or when not in use. Where food storage devices are present, use them. Otherwise, place all odorous items in your pack. Select two trees, 10-20 feet apart, with limbs 15 feet high. Using a rock for a weight, toss a rope over a limb on the first tree; tie one end to the pack. Repeat this process with the second tree. Raise the pack about six feet via the first rope and tie it off. Then pull the second rope until the pack is suspended at least 10 feet high and evenly spaced; it must be four feet or more from the nearest limb.

Trip Planning and Permits

Camping Permits
Permits are required when camping in the backcountry. Camping is permitted only at designated sites. These backcountry sites require reservations: 9, 10, 13, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 29, 36, 37, 38, 46, 47, 50, 55, 57, 60, 61, 71, 83, 84, 85, 86, 90, and 113, and all shelters require reservations. (See the chart at right.) Reservations may be made up to one month prior to the first day of the trip. For example, if you wish to backpack on August 8-12, you may call for reservations on July 8 to reserve space for the entire length of your trip. Plan your trip and determine what sites you will occupy. If your itinerary includes a reserved site or any shelter, you must call the Backcountry Reservations Office (see below) to reserve that site. Be prepared to give your complete trip plan. When you arrive in the park you must complete a permit at one of the 15 self-registration stations listed below. Keep the permit with you and drop the top copy in the registration box. If your itinerary does not include any reserved site or shelter, you need only to complete a permit; you do not need a reservation. You cannot stay two nights in a row in the same shelter. The maximum stay at a campsite is three consecutive nights. Using a tent at any shelter is prohibited. The maximum group size is eight persons, except at the following campsites where a party of twelve is permitted by reservation only: 17, 20, 46, 60, 86, and 90. Pets are prohibited in the backcountry. Please call the Backcountry Reservations Office at 865-436-1231 to cancel any nights or spaces that become available because of changes in your plans. The office is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Under Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, failure to abide by park regulations may result in a fine or imprisonment. Self-registration stations are located at: Oconaluftee Visitor Center Sugarlands Visitor Center Twentymile Ranger Station Fontana Dam Visitor Center Fontana Marina Deep Creek Campground Office Smokemont Campground Office Cataloochee Valley near campground Big Creek Ranger Station Cosby Campground Office Greenbrier Ranger Station Elkmont Campground Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Cades Cove Campground Office Abrams Creek Ranger Station call the Backcountry Information Office at 865-436-1297. The office is staffed by volunteers and is open daily from 9 a.m. until noon. For a safe and enjoyable backpacking experience, know your limitations. A maximum trip length of eight to 10 miles a day is recommended. Group size, elevation gain, weather, and availability of good water may also affect the success of your trip. The following equipment is considered essential for a safe backpacking trip: two flashlights, water, raingear, comfortable ankle-supporting shoes, high-energy food, and extra clothing. Always carry a map and know how to use it. specifically designated for horse use (see map on other side). Many horse trails are very steep and narrowa challenge for even the most experienced horse and rider. Remoteness and difficulty of access often make continual trail clearing and care impractical. Expect to encounter rugged conditions. Please report down trees or landslides to a ranger. Off-trail or cross-country use is prohibited. Horse parties may use designated campsites open to their use (see chart). Horse parties are subject to all backcountry regulations. Requirements: Horse parties must obtain a backcountry camping permit for any overnight backcountry camping. Horses must be under physical control at all times; they may not be left to water unattended; grazing is prohibited. All food for stock must be packed in, and unused food must be packed out. At designated backcountry sites where stock are permitted, the number of animals in any one party is limited to one per person plus one pack animal per person, but shall not exceed a total of ten (10) animals for the same group or the stock capacity for that site. See chart at right. In campsites with no hitch posts or racks, horses must be cross-tied so that they cannot chew on or otherwise damage trees or other vegetation. Tying horses directly to trees is prohibited. Horses are not permitted within 100 feet of trail shelters or in cooking or sleeping areas of campsites. Their manure must be scattered away from the campsite. Horses must not be tied closer than 100 feet to any stream or water source. Carry and use a collapsible bucket to water your horsekeep horses away from springs. Never leave feed where wildlife can get to itwildlife attracted to feed can come into conflict with people. Use processed feed to eliminate introducing weed seeds into the parkhay may contain seeds of exotic plants, and some non-native plants can take over the habitat of native plants.

Cataloochee/Big Creek Area

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Upper Walnut Bottom (20, 20H) Lower Walnut Bottom (20) Mount Sterling (12) Pretty Hollow (20, 10H) Big Hemlock (8) Caldwell Fork (12, 6H) Spruce Mountain (4) 3040 3000 5820 3040 3100 3360 5480 11C 11C 11C 11D 11D 11E 10D

Oconaluftee Area
44 47 48 49 50 McGee Spring (12, 4H) Enloe Creek (8) Upper Chasteen (8) Cabin Flats (12, 8H) Lower Chasteen Creek (15, 6H) 5040 3620 3320 3060 2360 10D 10D 9D 9D 9E

Deep Creek Area

46 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Estes Branch (12) Georges Branch (12) Newton Bald (8, 2H) Poke Patch (6) Nettle Creek (6) Pole Road (15, 15H) Burnt Spruce (6) Bryson Place (10, 10H) Nicks Nest Branch (6) McCracken Branch (10) Bumgardner Branch (20, 4H) 2870 2800 5000 3000 2600 2410 2405 2360 2360 2320 2120 8F 8F 8E 8E 8E 8E 8F 8F 8F 7F 7F

Hazards!
Wind. High winds associated with approaching weather fronts can bring down trees and limbs on heavily forested trails. Plan accordingly. Hypothermia. Hypothermia is when body temperature falls below the point at which the body can maintain its own heat. It is an all-season killer and results from exposure to a combination of wind, rain, and cold. At higher elevations, a wet hiker can succumb to hypothermia in mid-summer. Be prepared for sudden weather changesand learn how to take care of yourself in extremes of cold, heat, and wetness. Always carry raingear; storms arise quickly. Hypothermia symptoms can appear very rapidly, even in mild weather. Know its symptoms and treat them immediately: uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, memory lapses, stumbling, fumbling hands, drowsiness, and the inability to get up after a nap. Victims need dry clothing, warm fluids if conscious, and shelter from the elements. To prevent hypothermia, drink before thirsty, eat before hungry, rest before tired, and stay dry. Travel and stay with a companion. Two people can look after each other better than one can look after oneself! Clothing should be worn in layers, an outer layer to ward off wind and precipitation and inner layers to insulate. Keep your head warm and dry with a good hat. Other cold weather hazards include frostbite, icy trails, and deep snow. Stream crossings and waterfalls. Rain swollen streams can be unsafe to ford. Don't cross a stream unless you are sure you can make it. As an additional precaution, make sure your pack can be discarded quickly, wear shoes to protect your feet, use a stout stick for extra support, and, if you lose your footing, float with your feet downstream to protect your head. Walking near a stream on moss- and spray-covered rocks can be hazardous. Never camp next to a stream swollen by high water. Waterfalls can be extremely hazardous; climbing on them has resulted in many fatalities.

Bears and You!

Bears in the park are wild, and their behavior is unpredictable. Attacks on humans are extremely rare, but they have happened, inflicting serious injuries and death. Treat bear encounters with extreme caution and follow the guidelines below. Encounters along the trail. Stay alert. If you see a bear at a distance, do not approach it. If your presence causes the bear to change its behavior (it stops feeding, changes travel direction, watches you, etc.)YOURE TOO CLOSE. Being too close may also promote aggressive behavior from the bear, like running toward you, making loud noises, or swatting the ground. The bear is demanding more space. Don't run but slowly back away, watching the bear. Try to increase the distance between you and the bear, and the bear will probably do the same. If a bear persistently follows or approaches you, typically without vocalizing or paw swatting, try changing your direction. If the bear continues to follow you, stand your ground. If the bear gets closer, talk loudly or shout at it. Act aggressively and try to intimidate the bear. Act together as a group if you have companions. Make yourselves look as large as possible (for example, move to higher ground). Throw non-food items like

Rules and Regulations

1 You must possess a backcountry permit while camping in the backcountry. 2 Camping is permitted only at designated sites and shelters. 3 Use of reserved sites and shelters must be confirmed through the Backcountry Reservation Office. 4 You may stay up to three consecutive nights at a campsite. You may not stay two nights in a row at a shelter. 5 Maximum camping-party size is eight persons. Exceptions at selected campsites are mentioned above. 6 Open fires are prohibited except at designated sites. Use only wood that is dead and on the ground. Use only established fire rings. 7 Use of tents at shelters is prohibited. 8 Food storage: When not being consumed or transported, all food and trash must be suspended at least 10 feet off the ground and four feet from the nearest limb or trunk or shall be stored as otherwise designated. See Bears and You! 9 Toilet use must be at least 100 feet from a campsite or water source and out of sight of the trail. Human feces must be buried in a six-inch-deep hole. See Toilet Use. 10 All trash must be carried out. 11 All plants, wildlife, and natural and historic features are protected by law. Do not carve, deface, or cut any standing trees or shrubs. 12 Polluting park waters is prohibited; do not wash dishes or bathe with soap in a stream. 13 Pets, motorized vehicles, and bicycles are not permitted in the backcountry. 14 Hunting is prohibited. 15 Feeding or harassing any wildlife is prohibited.

Noland Creek Area

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 Bald Creek (10, 6H) Upper Ripshin (8, 6H) Jerry Flats (8, 6H) Mill Creek (12, 10H) Bear Pen Branch (8) Lower Noland Creek (Boats Only) (4) Goldmine Branch (6) 3560 3160 2920 2540 2040 1720 1840 7E 7F 7F 7F 6F 6G 6G

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If You Get Lost

Stay calm, do not leave the trail and do not travel at night. Prevent getting lost by keeping your group together, staying on the trail, and using a map. Let someone know your schedule and travel plans, so they can notify park authorities if you are overdue.

Forney Creek Area

68 69 70 71 74 75 Steeltrap (8) Huggins (8) Jonas Creek (12, 8H) CCC (12, 12H) Lower Forney (12) Poplar Flats (8) 3960 2800 2400 2180 1720 2800 6E 6F 6F 6F 6G 5F

Hazel Creek Area

82 83 84 85 86 88 Calhoun (8, 4H) Bone Valley (20, 10H) Sugar Fork (6) Sawdust Pile (10, 6H) Proctor (20, 8H) Possum Hollow (12) 2720 2280 2160 2000 1680 1960 5F 5F 4F 4F 4F 4F

Twentymile Area
89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 113 Lower Ekaneetlee (8) Lost Cove (12, 6H) Upper Lost Cove (4) Upper Flats (10, 6H) Twentymile Creek (8) Dalton Branch (12, 6H) Eagle Creek Island (8) Big Walnut (8) Birch Spring Gap (12, 6H) 1880 1760 2040 2520 1880 2360 2880 2400 3680 4F 3F 3F 3F 3F 2F 4F 4E 3F

Toilet Use
Improper human waste disposal creates one of the most disgusting conditions in the backcountry. Regulations require that human feces be deposited in a six-inch-deep hole and covered with soil and that no toilet use occur within 100 feet of a camp or water source or within sight of a trail. Defecating behind a shelter or near a spring creates very unhealthy conditions and is clearly bad manners. All sanitary napkins and tampons must be packed out. Do not bury them. Please, take a little extra care!

Lakeshore Area
87 72 73 76 77 78 81 98 Jerry Hollow (Boats only) (6) Gunter Branch (Boats only) (6) Lone Pine (Boats only) (6) Kirkland Creek (6) Pilkey Creek (12, 6H) Double Island (Boats only) (6) North Shore (12, 6H) Chambers Creek (12, 6H) 1720 1720 1720 1770 1800 1720 1800 1720 3G 6G 6G 5G 5G 5G 4G 5G

Auto-access Horse Camps

Limited auto-access horse camps provide ready access to backcountry trails from April through October. Reservations are required and may be made up to five months in advance. For reservations call 1-877-444-6777 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. eastern time or visit www.recreation.gov.
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Shelters
Davenport Gap (12, 12H) Cosby Knob (12, 12H) Tricorner Knob (12, 12H) Pecks Corner (12, 12H) Icewater Spring (12) Mount Collins (12) Double Spring Gap (12) Silers Bald (12, 12H) Derrick Knob (12) Spence Field (12, 12H) Russell Field (14, 12H) Mollies Ridge (12, 12H) Mount Le Conte (12) Kephart (14, 12H) Laurel Gap (14, 12H) 2600 4700 5920 5280 5920 5870 5507 5460 4890 4900 4360 4570 6440 3900 5600 11B 10C 10C 9D 8D 7E 6E 6E 5E 4E 4E 3E 7D 8D 10D

Food storage cable systems are available at all backcountry sites. We recommend that you hang your entire pack in a plastic bag to protect from wildlife and rain. All odorous items must be stored on the cables when not in use.

Horse Use
Horses and other pack animals (i.e. mules and llamas) are permitted in the park, but they are restricted to trails

Planning Your Trip

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0.9

MAP LEGEND
10 Kilometers 1 Unpaved road Appalachian Trail Hiking only (top) Horse and hiking Mountains-To-Sea Trail Benton MacKaye Trail Ranger station Developed campground Auto-access horse camp Observation tower Horse and hiking trail Backcountry shelter (by reservation) 10 Miles

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Cooper Creek Trail

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Soco Gap

To Asheville

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Stone Pile Gap Trail

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