Tricorner Knob Shelter — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Perched at 5,900 feet elevation in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tricorner Knob Shelter sits at the convergence of multiple hiking trails, requiring a multi-mile hike to reach. This backcountry shelter operates on a reservation system through the National Park Service, with permits required for all overnight stays except Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. The three-sided log shelter accommodates hiker...