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Tricorner Shelter via Balsam Mountain Trail

based on 15 tracks & routes #166 hike out of 614 in
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9.9 mi
Distance
5 hrs 14 min
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terrain
1,519 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to Tricorner Shelter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This trail goes by Ledge Bald, Beech Gap, Balsam High Top, Laurel Gap, Laurel Gap Shelter, Thermo Knob, and Tricorner Knob.

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