Panther Gap Loop via Gregory Bald Trail and Gregory Ridge Trail
13.2 mi
Distance
6 hrs 43 min
Time
terrain
2,959 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Panther Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This trail goes by 12 Forge Creek, Rich Gap, Gregorys Little Bald, Gregory Bald, and 13 Sheep Pen Gap.
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Gregory Bald loop hike
Gregory Bald loop hike.
3100 ft gain.
Parson Branch Rd was still closed for winter, so I decided to go for this hike since it snowed last nite. Only a few people out. About a half inch of snow above 4K ft. Saw no one after leaving the bald. Sunny and 50s as a high.
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