About the Hike

Hike Description

Contact the hike leader by email for reservation. Limit of 10 hikers. This hike is designed to visit two of the best scenic overlooks in the Smokies, The Jumpoff and Charlies Bunion, and to climb Mt. Kephart (6217 ft.). From Newfound Gap, we will hike on the A.T. to Mt. Kephart and The Jumpoff, and from there to Charlies Bunion. After lunch, we will return via the A.T., and then down the Sweat Heifer Creek and Kephart Prong Trails. Car shuttle. Note: A parking pass for each vehicle is required in GSMNP. For more info: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm.

RSVP

Step 1 of 2 - Personal Information

Name(Required)
Hike Number
241
Hike Leader
Jim Ervin
Hike Co-Leader
N/A
Canceled
No
Group
All-Day Weekend
First Meeting Place
Food Lion - 35 Westridge Market Pl. Candler at 08:00 AM
Second Meeting Place
Maggie Valley Post Office at 08:30 AM
Rating
AA-AA ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
2000
Challenges
South Beyond 6000
Drive Distance
140