Day: February 2, 2015

COSBY CAMPGROUND SNAKE DEN RIDGE TRAIL TO GABES MOUNTAIN TRAIL LOOP 2/27/15 TO 3/1/15

  I spoke to a ranger about various hikes from the Cosby campground and he advised me about a classic hike that a lot of people partake.  I was actually planning on summiting Mt. Guyot but the ranger advised against it, saying I’d be gaining an immediate 2,000 feet then dropping the same almost instantaneously.  I’ll probably still do the […]

Smoky Mountains Mt. Guyot Loop Plan

At 6,621 feet in elevation, Mt. Guyot is the 4th highest point in the Appalachian Mountains, as well as the Eastern United States.  It’s also the 2nd highest point in the Smoky Mountains so it’s on the list for peak baggers wanting to check high points off their list.  I’ve been wanting to tackle this summit  ever since I climbed to Mt. Leconte […]