Twentymile
The hiking trails of Twentymile are the only way to explore this roadless backcountry.
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Twentymile Details
The hiking trails of Twentymile are the only way to explore this roadless backcountry area of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Starting near Fontana Dam, these trails run past manmade lakes and through deep forests. The rugged and remote Twentymile River jumps with rainbow trout, and great hiking trails in the area include the Twentymile Trail to the Shuckstack fire tower on the Appalachian Trail, the Wolf Ridge Trail to Parson Bald, and a trio of trails leading to Gregory Bald.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Twentymile
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0.1 mi away
Twentymile Creek
One of the best hidden and least known streams in the park.
3.8 mi away
Gregory Bald
The mountain's majestic summit makes it a popular hiking destination.
3.8 mi away
Shuckstack
A mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains with an elevation of 4,020 feet.
4.1 mi away
Shuckstack Tower Trail
Leads to one of the last remaining fire-lookout towers in the Smokies.
