Shuckstack
A mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains with an elevation of 4,020 feet.
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Shuckstack Details
Shuckstack is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains. It has an elevation of 4,020 feet (1,230 m) above sea level, and rises approximately 2,300 feet (700 m) above Fontana Lake, to the south. An old fire tower stands well above the treeline at the summit of Shuckstack, offering a panoramic view of the southwestern Smokies and the Nantahala Mountains. Although no longer in use, the fire tower is open to the public. The summit of Shuckstack is accessed via the Appalachian Trail and a short spur trail. The spur trail is marked by a t-shaped white blaze, and is approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the parking lot on the north side of Fontana Dam. It is considered a strenuous hike due to the rapid elevation gain--approximately 2,100 feet (640 m) in 2.5 miles (4.0 km). Along with the fire tower, the summit of Shuckstack also harbors the chimney and foundation of what was once a fire marshall's cabin along with several outcroppings of precambrian Ocoee Supergroup sandstone. Source: Wikipedia
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Shuckstack
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2.3 mi away
Shuckstack Tower Trail
Leads to one of the last remaining fire-lookout towers in the Smokies.
2.4 mi away
Fontana Dam
The dam was built to accommodate the skyrocketing electricity demands at the height of World War II.
3.7 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.
