The 360 Degree Views From This U.S. Fire Tower Are Like No Others On Planet Earth

If you’re looking for an incredible hike this season, you could do much better than this amazingly scenic spot in Tennessee. It has glorious greenery, stunning views, and a great historical vibe. Here’s why you should check out the epic views from Mount Cammerer Fire Tower.

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The views from Mount Cammerer Fire Tower are some of the best in the Great Smoky Mountains. This gorgeous tower was manned by fire rangers until the 1960s when it fell into disrepair. Fortunately for nature lovers everywhere, the National Park Service restored it in 1996 and it is now open to the public.

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To reach the tower, hikers must move along the Appalachian Trail on the mountain’s south slope. The trek is moderately difficult but not too intense. Once you reach the tower, you’ll be rewarded with views that will absolutely take your breath away. Visitors often stay for hours just to soak up the majesty of the park.

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Down below, the forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National park spread out in a haze of green or gold, depending on the season. The tower is open so you can go inside and take in the landscape from the observation deck. It’s actually the perfect place to spread out with a picnic lunch before heading back down the slope.

Would you visit this glorious Tennessee fire tower? If you want to check it out, head to Mount Cammerer in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cosby, TN. You can find this fire tower on a map by clicking here.