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Low Gap Loop via Big Creek Trail and Appalachian Trail

based on 13 tracks & routes #74 hike out of 614 in
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15.5 mi
Distance
7 hrs 54 min
Time
terrain
3,327 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Low Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This trail goes by Sunup Knob, 37, Brakeshoe Spring, Mouse Creek Falls, and Midnight Hole.

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Alternate Routes

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