Shuckstack

A historic fire tower stands at the summit of Shuckstack, offering a panoramic view of the western Smokies, Yellow Creek, Unicoi Mountains, Cheoah, and the Nantahala National Forest.

The spur trail is marked by a T-shaped white blaze and is approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the parking lot on the north side of Fontana Dam.

It is considered a strenuous hike with rapid elevation gain—approximately 2,300 feet (700 m).

Along with the fire tower, the summit of Shuckstack also hosts the chimney, foundation, and cistern of what was once a fire watchman's cabin along with several outcroppings of Precambrian Ocoee Supergroup sandstone.

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