-Mapped by Tim Johnson
PLAN IT
MAP
>> Trails llustrated Clingmans Dome/Cataloochee/Great Smoky Mountains NP ($10, natgeomaps.com)
>> View a map of the park at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park website.
>> Order the USGS topo quads listed above at store.usgs.gov.
>> Order a custom map of this route by selecting the “Print MyTopo” option.
GUIDEBOOK: Hiking Trails of the Smokies ($21, smokiesstore.org) details all 150 maintained trails within the park.
PERMITS: Required when camping at a backcountry campsite or shelter (free, reserve up to one month before your trip and pick up in person). Backcountry reservation office: (865) 436-1231, nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm
CONDITIONS: Check weather at Gatlinburg, TN (37738) Weather
SEASON: The park is open year-round, and our trail scouts have hiked this route in every season. Check for road, trail, and camping closures at nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm. Curious about fall foliage? Check nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fallcolor.htm.
PARK INFO: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, (865) 436-1200; nps.gov/grsm
SMOKIES TRIP PLANNER: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/trip-planner.htm
OTHER RESOURCES
GAS
Shell Super Mart
376 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-2161
Texaco
799 Tsali Blvd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4539
GEAR
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
noc.com
Blackrock Outdoor Co.
570 West Main St.
Sylva, NC
(828) 631-4453
Mast General Store
63 N. Main St.
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-2101
mastgeneralstore.com
Smoky Mountain Outfitters
469 Brookside Village Way
Gatlinburg, TN
(865) 430-2267
GROCERIES
Food City
1219 East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-3116
Bearland General Store
305 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
(865) 436-4565
Bradley’s Grocery
1699 Paint Town Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9132
RESTAURANTS
Smoky Mountain Brewery
1004 Parkway # 501
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
coppercellar.com/Restaurant-SmokyMountainBrewery.html
Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
968 Parkway # 9
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-4090
bestitalian.com
Granny’s Kitchen
1098 Paint Town Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5010
Peter’s Pancakes and Waffles
1384 Tsali Blvd.
Cherokee, NC
(828) 497-5116
To Trailhead
From Gatlinburg, US 321 E for 5.9 miles. Turn R onto Greenbriar Rd. In 3.2 mi., L at Ramsay Cascade sign. Continue 1.5 miles to end of road and park @ trailhead.
