Great Smoky Mountain National Park
On February 25th and 26th I did a nice loop in the Smokies from Big Creek Ranger Station parking lot to Deep Gap along the AT south of Mt. Cammerer fire tower. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow while going up. I stealth camped due to the amount of snow coming in and the next day went down the Big Creek trail. Overnight there was another 6 to 8 inches of snow and freezing fog.
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Heading south on the AT towards Mt. Cammerer
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At Mt. Cammerer fire tower and the storm approaching from the west.
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About 6 to 8 inches of snow overnight
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Heading down the Big Creek Trail
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On February 25th and 26th I did a nice loop in the Smokies from Big Creek Ranger Station parking lot to Deep Gap along the AT south of Mt. Cammerer fire tower. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow while going up. I stealth camped due to the amount of snow coming in and the next day went down the Big Creek trail. Overnight there was another 6 to 8 inches of snow and freezing fog.
Heading south on the AT towards Mt. Cammerer
At Mt. Cammerer fire tower and the storm approaching from the west.
About 6 to 8 inches of snow overnight
Heading down the Big Creek Trail
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