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Summary: Your hike begins at Fighting Creek Gap on the Sugarland Mtn Trail. You will swiftly gain elevation for about 1 mi before the trail levels off and then rolls along the ridge and into revines.2mi into the hike there are several openings for great views Waypoint #2 has a great view almost looking out a window to Mt LeConte.On this mild December day there was already snow on top of Mt LeConte and will probably stay there until mid May.3.1mi you reach the Huskey Gap Trail this trail goes Northeast to Newfound Gap Rd and Southeast to Little River Trail.Continue for less than a mile and you will reach Campsite #21.This is a very unique & small campsite but heavily used.If you have a freestanding tent you may want to perch on one of these boulders but there are a few level spots for regular tents.Water is available about 200' downhill but on a rainy day this area will become wet.Dayhikers can pull up a rock and enjoy lunch before heading back. Trailhead: Preferred route: I-40 (Knoxville) to 140 East to 129 South follow signs to 411N/321N then continue on 321N to 73 East and you will enter the GSMNP. I-40 East (Sevierville) exit #407 Hwy 66 to 441 South through Gatlinburg into the GSMNP entrance then West (Sugarlands Visitor Center) on Little River Road to Fighting Creek Gap. The parking area is shared with the Sugarland Mountain Trail (Lat:35.67141 Lon:-83.58028) Trail Guides for Sugarland Mtn Trail/Campsite 21: Day & Overnight hikes in GSMNP by Johhny Malloy (Menasha Ridge Press) Day Hikes in GSMNP by Johnny Molloy () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: GSMNP 865-436-1200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Sevier County Hiking, Sevier County Trails, Sevier County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
