Highlight • Mountain Hut
Davenport Gap Shelter
Hiking
5.0
(3)
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Wilko Koning
February 16, 2023
Hiking
A simple but useful shelter on the AT. In comparison to other shelters I've seen this one has a fence to lock out wildlife. Other shelters were more open concept :)
MariellaZimtstern
March 4, 2018
Hiking
A bit out of the way, but definitely worth it! The tower and the view are amazing.
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1.53km
00:36
190m
0m
Hike the easy 0.9-mile Davenport Gap Shelter Access Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to a historic shelter in about 36 minutes.
Easy
5.0
(1)
13
hikers
18.5km
06:16
970m
970m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Hard
5.0
(1)
5
hikers
8.95km
02:55
420m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 810 m
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