Backpacking 45 Mile Loop In Great Smoky Mountains

Consider becoming a member of the channel! All you have to do is click the Join button and choose a tier. All support goes directly to producing more videos (travel, gear, etc.)! Love ya'll! Patreon (allows me to get out more; produce more videos):   / jamiemccracken   Instagram:   / jamiemccracken   My hike started at Fontana Dam taking the Lakeshore Trail (also part of the Benton MacKaye Trail) and then up Eagle Creek Trail, a brural stretch of single track trail.From there it was Bote Mountain Trail to Anthony Creek Trail and then back up to the Appalachian Trail. Complete breakdown 👇🏼 DAY 1 - Lakeshore Trail to backcountry site #89 (Ekaneetlee) Amazing spot right along the water. Massive bear came into camp at night during setup. Yelled and it went away. DAY 2 - Eagle Creek Trail up to the Appalachian Trail, break at Spence Field Shelter, then down Anthony Creek Trail. Stayed at backcountry site #9 (Anthony Creek). Fantastic site right on the water. DAY 3 - Anthony Creek Trail to Russell Field Trail, connected to the AT, summitted Rocky Top, came back down the AT, filtered water at Spence, stayed at Russell Shelter. DAY 4 - AT all the way down to Fontana Dam.