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Tricorner Shelter via Balsam Mountain Trail

based on 5 tracks & routes #435 hike out of 614 in
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5.9 mi
Distance
3 hrs 14 min
Time
terrain
518 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Tricorner Shelter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This trail goes by Laurel Gap, Thermo Knob, and Tricorner Knob.

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