GSM NP Lakeshore Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	GSM NP Lakeshore Trail
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Bryson City
Rating:
Directions:	Parked at the end of the road to no where. Hiked through the tunnel to campsite #74, stay for 2 nights before hiking back to the car. About 8 miles round trip.
Total Hike Distance:	8.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Parking lot at the end of the road to no where
Trails Used:	Lakeshore Trail aka Benton MacKaye Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	Unknown
Best Season:
Users:	Hikers, Horses
Road Conditions:
Hike Summary:	The first 0.6 miles of the trail is paved, hiking through an old road tunnel. The trail is moderate to difficult and is shared with horse riders, a pair of sturdy boots is a must. It was a fun hike and campsite #74 is perfectly located next to Forney Creek, a must to visit if trout fishing is your thing.

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