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Scott Mountain Trail

Ends at Schoolhouse Gap
1,587 ft of climbing
Camp 1 mi away

3.5 mi one way · 1,587 ft climb · 3,321 ft high point

TN · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Scott Mountain Trail climbs 1,587 feet in 3.5 miles to Schoolhouse Gap, reaching 3,321 feet elevation.

Elevation

282 ft of gain and 1,587 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.2 mi from the trailhead
Cades Cove Group Campground
Campground · TN

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Alum Cave Trail
- Summits Cliff Top
- 2,828 ft of climbing
- Camp 5 mi away
5.0 mi of trails · 2,828 ft climb
TN · Camp 5 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Schoolhouse GapDestination · 3.5 mi in
Scott GapAlong the way · 2.7 mi in
Scott MountainNearby · 1.5 mi in
White Oak Sinks FallsNearby · 3.3 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 282 ft
Descent: 1,587 ft
High point: 3,321 ft
Low point: 2,015 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: TN
Camps within 15 mi: 17
Trailhead: 35.6207° N · 83.7680° W

Get directions Open the map

1.2 mi from the trailhead

Cades Cove Group

Campground · TN

1.3 mi from the trailhead

Anthony Creek Horse Camp

Campground · TN

13 mi from you

Cove Mountain Trail

Ends at Cataract Falls
2,988 ft of climbing
Camp 2 mi away

8.6 mi one way · 2,988 ft climb

TN · Camp 2 mi away

Chimney Tops Trail

Summits Chimney Tops
1,317 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

1.8 mi one way · 1,317 ft climb

TN · Camp 4 mi away

Fighting Creek Nature Trail

Ends at Cataract Falls
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Camp 2 mi away

0.2 mi one way · Moderate

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Little Greenbrier Trail

Ends at Wear Cove Gap
2,004 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

4.3 mi one way · 2,004 ft climb

TN · Camp under a mile away

Boulevard Trail

Summits Mount Kephart
1,506 ft of climbing

5.2 mi one way · 1,506 ft climb

TN · Camp 5 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today89°72°Mostly Sunny
Fri89°70°Sunny
Sat88°69°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun87°69°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon87°67°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue85°66°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed81°64°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph N

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