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6 summits • 11.5 mi • 6,658 ft gain • 7 hr 49 min
1 summit • 10.4 mi • 2,666 ft gain • 5 hr 2 min
1 summit • 15.4 mi • 2,934 ft gain • 5 hr 45 min
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"Last big hike in the GSMNP started out around 8am. A little chilly and 3,000’ of climbing. Minimal whining from the kids. As we got on top of Cammerer the sun came out as we approached the fire watch observation tower and everything turned around. Soaked up the sun, fought off the hangries and enjoyed the panoramic views of the Smokey’s.
Mount Cammerer is a mountain on the northeastern fringe of the Great Smoky Mountains, in the Southeastern United States. The mountain is situated on the state line between Cocke County, Tennessee and Haywood County, North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail traverses Cammerer's south slope and a restored fire lookout at the summit offers panoramic views of the eastern Smokies, Cocke County, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mount Cammerer was named for Arno B. Cammerer, Director of the National Park Service (1933–1940) and an instrumental figure in establishing a national park in the Great Smoky Mountains. Before its renaming, Mt. Cammerer was known as "White Rock," referring to the bright white rocks that burst through the treeline at the summit. On some North Carolina maps, Mt. Cammerer is called "Sharptop". At least one story tells of a lightning ..." — wiweasel • Nov 24, 2023
"A warm and sunny climb. Beautiful wildflowers started just below the Low Gap/AT junction, and carpeted both sides of the trail. Both the Low Gap Trail and the AT had easy footing and beautiful scenery, but Low Gap was a little tiring due to its unceasing angle. The spur trail up to Mt. Cammerer took about 15 min each way, bore a few symptoms of horse travel, and even made a small salute to the rockier terrain of the White Mountains. We had fun conversation and some view deciphering over lunch with fellow hikers at the summit. All in all, the trails and experience solidified the mountain's place in our Great Hike category." — gooner • Apr 17, 2019