Shuckstack is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Swain County, North Carolina, in the southeastern United States. It has an elevation of 4,024 feet (1,227 m) above sea level, and rises approximately 2,300 feet (700 m) above Fontana Lake, to the south.
An old fire tower stands at the summit of Shuckstack, offering a panoramic view of the southwestern Smokies and the Nantahala Mountains. Although no longer in use, the fire tower is open to the public. The summit of Shuckstack is accessed via the Appalachian Trail and a short spur trail. 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 due to the rapid elevation gain—approximately 2,100 feet (640 m) in 2.5 miles (4.0 km).
Along with the fire tower, the summit of Shuckstack also harbors the chimney and foundation of what was once a fire marshall's cabin along with several outcroppings of precambrian Ocoee Supergroup sandstone.
There's a trail called Appalachian Trail leading to the summit. Shuckstack is one of the 311 peaks along the multi-day Appalachian Trail.
By prominence Shuckstack is
# 56 out of 345 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park # 53 out of 239 in Swain County
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