Backpacking the Great Smoky Mountains - 3 days 45 miles

On this 3 day trip I explore the Fontana Lake section of the Smokies. The second day features a view from High Rocks which is one of my favorite moments out backpacking so far.
Parking Lot: 35.458920, -83.537691
Trails used -
Day 1: 21 miles
Lake shore Trail
Camp: Site 81
Day 2: 17.5 miles
Lakeshore trail to hazel creek
Hazel Creek to Cold Spring Gap
Cold Spring Gap to Bear Creek
Camp: Site 75
Day 3: 6 miles
Bear Creek to Forney Creek
Forney Creek to Lakeshore
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Intro and sleep sound effect by Frozen