Backpacking the Great Smoky Mountains • 80 Mile Loop • 4 Nights

Follow Redbeard & Plug-It-In, the current record holder for the fastest person to hike all miles of the Smoky Mountain NP in 43 days, as they set out on an 80 mile loop envisioned by Plug-It-In and Redbeard. This 80 mile loop is a step up from my last loop and perfect for those who are looking to challenge themselves. Check out the route below.

Plug-It-In Circuit ROUTE

Rainbow Falls Trailhead to Trillium Gap Trail
Trillium Gap Trail to Brushy Mountain Trail
Brushy Mountain Trail to Porters Creek Trail
Porters Creek Trail to Short Dirt Road Walk
Turn Right at first Dirt Road Intersect and cross Bridge
Turn Left onto Old Settlers Trail
Old Settlers Trail to Campsite 33 (Night 1)
Campsite 33 to Maddron Bald Trail
Maddron Bald Trail to Campsite 29 (Night 2)
Campsite 29 to Snake Den Ridge Trail
Snake Den Ridge Trail to Cosby Campground
Cosby Campground to Low Gap Trail
Low Gap Trail to Appalachian Trail
Turn left on AT to Mount Cammerer Trail to Fire Lookout
Head back to AT and take a right to Cosby Knob Shelter (Night 3)
Cosby Knob Shelter to Pecks Corner Shelter (Night 4)
Pecks Corner Shelter to Boulevard Trail
Boulevard Trail to Mt Leconte Shelter (Optional Night 5)
Mt Leconte Shelter to Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail to FINISH!