Eagle Creek Trail at the Appalachian Trail - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
N 35° 33.832 W 083° 43.895
17S E 252430 N 3939010
The Eagle Creek Trail connects the Appalachian Trail to the Lakeshore Trail.
Waymark Code: WMPMYW
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2015
Views: 2
The Eagle Creek Trail runs down hill 8.9 miles from the Appalachian Trail to the Lakeshore Trail. On the way the trail crosses Eagle Creek some 15 times, sometimes on footlog bridges and sometimes at fords. Fording the creek can be hazardous at times of high water. The junction at the Lakeshore Trail is about 1/2 mile north of Fontana Lake. The trail passes through Spence Field near the Spence Field Shelter.
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
This is a hiking and horse trail. Dogs are not allowed on trails in GSMNP.
Trail type: Dirt with some rocks.
Parking: Not Listed
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