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WNC Backpacking Guide: Great Smoky Mountains, Pisgah National Forest & Blue Ridge Parkway Routes

June 27, 2025 by Andreas Leave a Comment

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Western North Carolina’s premier backpacking destinations, from the iconic Great Smoky Mountains National Park with its 100+ backcountry campsites to the challenging Art Loeb Trail through Pisgah National Forest. This comprehensive guide covers permit requirements, seasonal considerations, safety protocols, and detailed route descriptions for multi-day adventures across the region’s most spectacular wilderness areas.

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