Low Gap Trail to Mt Cammerer
hard · 11.2 mi · +2900 ft · ~7h · 1h 15m from downtown
Features: fire tower, panoramic, AT, Smokies
Low Gap Trail to Mt Cammerer is a hard 11.2-mile hike, about 1h 15m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 7h with 2,900 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Long challenging hike to a historic fire tower with incredible views.
Trailhead
35.7534, -83.2345
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 15.9 mi from the trailhead
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 17.1 mi from the trailhead
- Bearwaters Bistro Creekside (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 17.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Low Gap Trail to Mt Cammerer take?
About 7h for the 11.2-mile hike, with 2,900 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Low Gap Trail to Mt Cammerer?
It's rated hard: 11.2 miles with 2,900 ft of climbing.
How far is Low Gap Trail to Mt Cammerer from Asheville?
About 1h 15m by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Mount Sterling via Mt Sterling Gap: hard · 5.4 mi · +1900 ft · ~4h · 1h 15m from downtown
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