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Mount Sterling, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.4

#15 of 15 in Nature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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4.9

By Rob B

One web site called this the toughest day hike in the Smokies. I didn't think it was that but it's constant uphill for 6.2 miles. Through some Rhododendron tunnels and moss fields. The fire tower...

One web site called this the toughest day hike in the Smokies. I didn't think it was that but it's constant uphill for 6.2 miles. Through some Rhododendron tunnels and moss fields. The fire tower... more »
By D9796YSjohnd

We hiked Mt Sterling from the Baxter Creek Trail head. As avid, experienced hikers, This was a new hike for us and this is our conclusion: There are so many great hikes in the Smokey’s and Pisgah...

We hiked Mt Sterling from the Baxter Creek Trail head. As avid, experienced hikers, This was a new hike for us and this is our conclusion: There are so many great hikes in the Smokey’s and Pisgah... more »

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By Miranda Goelz

We hiked to the top of Mount Sterling via the Baxter Creek Trail on November 18th. It was a pretty strenuous hike, but the woods were beautiful, even in November. This trail is extremely lightly trafficked this time of year. The wind was really gusty as we got into the last couple miles of the ascent. Due to the wind and heavy cloud cover, there were no views to be had. It was still a welcome challenge of a hike.

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By John Hutchinson

Gorgeous, but hard hike up via Baxter Creek trail...something like 4,200’ in elevation over 6 miles. But the payoff was worth it for a clear, Fall sunset and sunrise. Decent campsites at the top. Water is accessible at the top, but not easy. Would recommend carrying water in for the night and refilling in the morning.

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