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Summary: This popular route to Mt Cammerer and other destinations including the AT begins on Low Gap Trail in the lower parking lot of the hiker parking.The trail is shared by horses and car campers from Cosby Campground.Trail crosses and parallels several creeks that offer cool and peaceful surroundings as you steeply climb this trail.2.5mi you will intersect with the Appalachian Trail, Low Gap crosses and goes to Walnut Bottoms but on this hike turn left to Mt. Cammerer.3.5mi you reach a grassy summit called Sunup Knob with great views.4.6mi you reach the spur trail leading to Mt Cammerer, veer left for a .6mi climb to reach the tower.A slight rock scramble takes you to some of the best views in the Smokies. Trailhead: From Knoxville: I-40 East to Exit #440 Highways 321 & 32 turn right off exit ramp. Stay on Highway 32 South to Cosby Campground (Highway 321 will go to right to Gatlinburg) about two miles turn right into Cosby Campground. Park in designated hiker's parking lot on left. Trailhead Just below at end of parking marked Low Gap Trail. (Lat:35.75396 Lon:-83.20679) Trail Guides for Mt Cammerer via Low Gap Trail: Day & Overnight hikes in GSMNP by Johhny Malloy (Menasha Ridge Press) Day Hikes in GSMNP by Johnny Molloy () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: GSMNP 865-436-1200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Doug L on 11/24/2006 Thanksgiving day 2006 What a great way tot sepnd a Holiday. Began at Cosby, via Low Gap. Just before the AT, we ran into snow and ice. Became deper as we approached the tower, tothe tune of about 3" on the ground. Some fantastic bear tracks in the snow. Temp was almost 40 and not a cloud. Spent about an hr on the deck, in the sun and forgetting about all those folks stuffing themselves. A young lady made her way to the tower. she was from France and we had a good conversation. Just as we were leaving, we spotted a bear, abot 100 yards away, sitting on a rock outcrop. Great way to spend the day. If you haven't been there, do so. The hike is tough but well worth it.
Reviewed by LTY on 11/11/2006 I hiked this route on 11/10/06. The weather was warm for this time of year and sunny. The leaves are way past peak and most are on the ground, especially from low gap onward. The view from the tower was awsome! My hiking time to the tower from the hiker parking area was 2:15. I took my time on the way down to take lots of pictures. 
Reviewed by Renda on 10/29/2006 This hike is worth every minute that you spend going uphill. The views are incredible. We went in November of 2005 and I hope to go this year also. We encountered snow, ice, whoars frost that fell to the ground sounding like sleet and looking like shredded cocconut. It is strenuous. We spent 2 hours in the fire tower. A family had left a book that they published about the area and their family that was fasinating. Has to be one of my favorite hikes.
Reviewed by Brian on 10/19/2005 I hiked this in mid Sept and was rewarded with great views of both NC & TN. The hike is most defintly streneous, but for a average hiker such as myself it took less than 3 hrs up. I highly recommend this hike if going to be in the Cosby, TN area for a day of hiking. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Cocke County Hiking, Cocke County Trails, Cocke County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||