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Mollies Ridge Shelter on the AT — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Mollies Ridge Shelter is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN, surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Trail and Clingmans Dome, offering opportunities for hiking and scenic views.

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National Park Service

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Shelter on the Appalachian Trail at the North Carolina / Tennessee border.

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Mollies Ridge Shelter on the AT — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in Tennessee

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35.54587 N
83.79349 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 20 min from Knoxville
1 hr 45 min from Morristown
2 hrs 12 min from Cleveland
2 hrs 48 min from Asheville

Art S.

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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016

Mollies Ridge Shelter on the Appalachian Trail

I rounded a turn and the trail turned rocky. Then the brush disappeared and the view off the side of the mountain was breathtaking. A little bit further and I took the side trail to the Shuckstack fire tower. The tower is rickety (only one rail for part of the way) but the view is the best so far. You can see the Nantahala River, the Fontana Dam and the entire countryside. It's easy to realize how small you are when the only thing surrounding you is forested wilderness.

The shelter has two levels where hikers tightly fit in together. Don’t mind the mice crawling over you as you sleep – they’re just looking for some food. This is a good reason to hang your food bag from the bear hangers. I left the pockets in my backpack unzipped so the mice wouldn’t chew through them in search of food.

Mollies Ridge was a great shelter in a beautiful part of the trail.