Starting from the Cosby Picnic area, the Lower Mt. Cammerer trail provides a slow climb on a smooth pine-needle trail in and out of creek valleys to reach the Appalachian Trail after about 7.5 miles. We’ll pass CS 35 along the way (at mile 3.3). After having lunch on the AT, we’ll return the way we came.

Hike: 15 miles with elevation gain of 1,800 ft., rated Difficult due to distance. Because of the longer hike distance, we will start our hike a little early.

To carpool, meet at the Cracker Barrel Strawberry Plains (1510 Cracker Barrel Lane, exit 398 of I40), ready to leave at 7:00am or at Cosby Picnic Area Parking at 8:00am. Drive 110 miles RT {@ 7¢/mile = $7.70}. The leader will meet you at the trailhead.