Great Smoky Mountain National Park: Spence Field Loop

Wander from bubbling cascades to scenic balds to wide ridgelines to old-growth forest on this classic 12.5-mile, 2-day loop in the shadow of several 5,000-foot peaks.

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Author:	tkdman76
Date:	23 Jul 2007 6:08:48 PM
Activity:	Backpacking ActivitySearchBackpacking
State:	Tennessee (TN)
Distance:	11.86 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 5671 ft Total Loss: 5119 ft Net Change: 552 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Backpacking, loop, Tennessee, Townsend
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

TO TRAILHEAD: From Sugarlands Visitor Center, go L onto Little River Rd. Bear L onto Laurel Creek Rd. Follow signs to Cades Cove picnic area and park in main lot on L.

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Tracks

SFL01

Distance: 11.86 mi	Points: 2529	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

Spence Field Loop Track

Points of Interest

SFL001

Location: 35.605011, -83.770096
Head SE on Anthony Creek Trail

SFL002

Location: 35.603199, -83.766922
Stay straight @ 3-way with Crib Gap Trail

SFL003

Location: 35.588036, -83.756447
Bear L @ Y, staying near Anthony Creek

SFL004

Location: 35.578693, -83.741241
Anthony Creek campsite

SFL005

Location: 35.581608, -83.734741
Turn R @ Tonto Bote Mountain Trail

SFL006

Location: 35.564270, -83.730637
Turn right onto AT after quick sidetrip to L for great views on Spence Field Bald

SFL007

Location: 35.563869, -83.731583
Stay on AT; head to branch of Gunna Greek. Option: Turn L, overnight at shelter

SFL008

Location: 35.561909, -83.732704
Spence Field Shelter (backcountry permit required); return to Waypoint 7 then head W

SFL009

Location: 35.564236, -83.755165
Trail descends into Maple Sugar Gap, then loops N to McCambell Gap

SFL010

Location: 35.561768, -83.766441
Take R onto Russell Field Trail

SFL011

Location: 35.577698, -83.760376
Ledbetter Ridge backcountry campsite; reliable water

SFL012

Location: 35.587963, -83.756470
Close loop; turn L and return 1.7 miles back to trailhead

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