In all there are 13 sectional maps that cover the entire length of the appalachian trail.
Appalachian trail great smoky mountains national park map.
Appalachian trail guide to tn nc published by the appalachian trail conservancy is the official guide for the at from damascus va through the smoky mountains to fontana dam includes route descriptions elevation profiles natural cultural history.
At camping shelters in great smoky mountains national park.
This is a great smoky mountains trail map 2 1 mb showing all the park trails mileage between junctions and points of interest such as appalachian trail shelters.
Hikers who meet the definition of an appalachian trail thru hiker those who begin and end their hike at least 50 miles outside the park and only travel on the a t.
Great smoky backcountry hikers are required to camp only in designated campsites or at one of the 15 at shelters in the park.
In the park are eligible for a thru hiker permit of 20 valid for 38 days from the date issued for an up to 8 day hike through the park.
Vehicle navigation systems and gps units may provide inaccurate information in the mountains sending drivers the wrong way on one way roads or leading them to dead ends in remote areas free park road maps can be downloaded below and are available in park visitor centers mobile device users can download a free application and detailed 2017 topographic maps for accurate navigation in areas.
The springer mountain to davenport gap section covers the entire great smoky mountains national park.
The highest point anywhere along the 2180 mile trail is 6625 feet at clingmans dome.
Since the shelters have recently been refurbished many now have moldering privies and water sources nearby.
Each page includes a detailed topographic map which is centered on the trail.
Detached shaded relief topo maps include a four map set scaled at 1 63 600 with 100 foot contour intervals for the stretch north of the park.
The appalachian trail also known as the a t runs for more than 71 miles through great smoky mountains national park.