Backpacking the Smoky Mountains - Abrams Falls Loop

We spent two days backpacking the Abrams Creek area of the Smoky Mountains. We had gorgeous weather despite the threat of rain, and quite possibly one of the BEST campsites I've ever stayed at.

ITINERARY
Day 1
- Park at Abrams Creek campground
- Cooper Road Trail to Hatcher Mountain Trail
- Hatcher Mountain Trail to Little Bottoms Trail
- Little Bottoms Trail to Campsite 17
Day 2
- Campsite 17 to Abrams Falls
- Abrams Falls back to Abrams Creek Campground via the Abrams Falls Trail and Little Bottoms Trail

GEAR MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
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Filmed on a Google Pixel 2
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Welcome to my random musings on all things backpacking. If you haven't already guessed, my name is Dan. I was bit by the backpacking bug in 2014 and since then haven't gone one day without thinking about my next adventure. I'm from Chicago, a great city but...not so much known for its bountiful backpacking opportunities. Nevertheless, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Hope my videos leave you with one or two takeaways, or even better, inspire you to head out on the trail. Thanks for watching! Have fun out there!
- Dan

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