# Great Smoky Mountains — June 2020

2020-06-04 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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## Day 1 · June 4

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![Rhododendron bloom.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985417657.jpg)

![Trail junction sign.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985418612.jpg)

**Approx. distance:** about 15 miles.

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**Observed:** [Philomycus](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49789024), [Red Salamander](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49802026), [Eastern Tiger Swallowtail](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49788919), [Emerald Euphoria](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49789155).

## Day 2 · June 5

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![Cascade through the forest.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985169821.jpg)

![Eastern tiger swallowtail.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49984657158.jpg)

![Mossy waterfall.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49984657863.jpg)

![Waterfall.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985184566.jpg)

## Day 3 · June 6

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![Bluets.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985196036.jpg)

![Snail on a twig.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985454042.jpg)

![Red-cheeked salamander.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49984683273.jpg)

![Blue Ridge layers in black and white.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49985471182.jpg)

**Approx. distance:** about 12 miles.

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**Observed:** [flowering bluets](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49789298), [Helicoidea](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/49789194).

## Day 4 · June 7

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![Flame azalea.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49984699398.jpg)

![Spicebush swallowtail on azalea.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49984703108.jpg)

![Black bear in the meadow.](https://garrettgcraig.com/trail-log/photos/smokies-2020/49984706813.jpg)

**Approx. distance:** about 4 miles.

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