The Six Summits Trek
The Six Summits Trek is a three day backpacking trip across the eastern half of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (total trip, including transit, is 5 days) scheduled for April 30 through May 4, 2014. See the slide show below for a photo preview of the trail and sites we will see. Climbers will include Stephen Daniel, Stephen Dale, Scott Jones and Ethan Charles.
Overview by day
Details of Trail Days Thurs, May 1 – Mt. Sterling Trailhead to Laurel Gap
Fri, May 2 – Laurel Gap to Peck's Corner
Sat, May 3 – Tricorner Knob to Newfound Gap
Totals 26.4 miles hiked Summit six peaks (Mt. Sterling, Mt. Chapman, Mt. Sequoyah, Charlies Bunion, Mt. Kephart, Mt. Ambler) with options for at least three more 3 days on trail, spend 2 nights in shelters |
Trip Data
Hotel Howard Johnson's 200 E. Parkway Gatlinburg TN (865) 436-5043 Two rooms - Apr 30, May 3 Shuttle service AAA Hiker Service P.O.BOX 190 COSBY TN. 37722 (423) 487 3112 (865) 322 0691 aaahikerservice.com Back country permit #B124463 |