(Overnight) Fall Foliage XX: Cosby- Great Smoky Mountains NP

Before you RSVP, please read this event description completely and carefully.

Mark your calendars and set your reminders!
RSVP's open Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00AM. Please RSVP only if you are able to participate in the activities with the group. THOG Organizers, feel free to sign yourself up for this event at anytime if you want to attend. We will open up a few remaining spots as necessary.

Join THOG for its 20th annual Fall Foliage Event at Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the NC/TN border. This is a great opportunity to see the amazing Fall Colors in the Smokies plus maybe some wildlife such as Elk, Black Bears and Deer.

THINGS TO KNOW
We will be car camping in the Cosby area of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our site can accommodate at least 15 tents. No oversized tents, please. There are bathrooms but no showers.
We’ll hike MOUNT CAMMERER - a 12 mile strenuous round-trip hike with an elevation gain of over 3,000 FT. Our reward- incredible views along the way plus a 360 degree view atop a Lookout Tower at the summit. We will have lunch at the summit after our 4hr hike to the top. Note: there is some trail damage due to Hurricane Helene.

Carpooling is necessary. NOTE: This campsite can only hold around 3-4 cars. There may be overflow parking. Camping is for 2 nights. We’ll discuss carpool options as the trip gets closer.

YOUR RSVP IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THIS TRIP. Late cancellations (cancellations made within 7 days of the event) or no shows without an emergency will be noted in your THOG account and could affect future rsvp's. Prior late cancellations and no-shows may affect your RSVP.

BRING
-Appropriate footwear for hiking, Day Pack, hiking poles
-Camping equipment: tent, pad, sleeping bag, cooking supplies, etc.
-Enough food and drinks for meals/snacks for Friday dinner through at least breakfast Sunday.
-Clothing layers- jacket, gloves, and hat. It gets chilly this time of year!
-Money: Approximate costs per person will be around $5 based on 20 participants. Higher if there are less attendees.

This is bear territory. Food and items with scents (i.e toothpaste, lotions, etc.) must be properly stored.

Full trip details will be sent to participants via email or message after RSVP's close. Failure to respond to the email or message will result in your RSVP being removed.

If you are on the Waitlist, make sure you check your status in case you are added to the "Going" list.
By participating in this event, you agree to the terms below:

TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against Triangle Hiking & Outdoors Group (THOG), all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that THOG organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety.

Questions about this event? Please comment below or send me a Meetup message.

-Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group & Larredo