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Sam Knob Summit

moderatemixed0.72 mi

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Around Sam Knob Summit

Sunburst4.2 miCove Creek Lower Group Camp4.7 mi2 mi

Before you go

  • Timed entryGreat Smoky Mountains National Park Vehicle Reservations

Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)

Elevation 404 ft5,663 ft–6,066 ft
00.7 mi

About this trail

Sam Knob Summit is a 0.72 mile moderate trail at Headwaters Outfitters in North Carolina. The mapped route runs from 35.3270, -82.8907 to 35.3299, -82.8950. It climbs about 404 ft, topping out at 6,066 ft. Route geometry comes from the US Forest Service Trails dataset.

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