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Backbone Rock Campground

Best Hiking Trails near Backbone Rock Campground



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Overview

Backbone Rock Campground is a campsite inside of Cherokee National Forest.


Resources

  • recreation.gov
  • fs.usda.gov
  • wikipedia

Poi Info

  • Activities: ,
  • Amenities: campsite
  • Camping: fee required, capacity 11, RVs
  • Other Info: The campground opens at 7a.m. and closes at 10p.m. Guests are asked to leave before closing time. The Day-Use area including the Pavilions and hiking trails are open year round, developed areas open sunrise to sundown.

  • Hiking Trails (6)
  1. 1
    Locust Knob via Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 20.7 mi
  2. 2
    McQueen Knob via Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 21.4 mi
  3. 3
    Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.8 mi
  4. 4
    Potato Top via Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 120.6 mi
  5. 5
    Scales via Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ DIFFICULT 74.2 mi
  6. 6
    Backbone Rock Campground via South Shady Avenue and State Route 67
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 39.9 mi