Mount Chapman

Mount Chapman is a summit in the Great Smoky Mountains with an elevation of about 6,427 feet (1,958 meters). The mountain displays steep terrain covered by dense spruce-fir forest across its eastern slopes.

The summit was named after Colonel David C. Chapman, a Knoxville businessman who helped establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the 1930s through fundraising efforts. His work proved essential in securing lands and creating this protected area.

The Appalachian Trail, constructed in 1935, crosses the eastern slope of Mount Chapman, making it part of this significant long-distance hiking path.

Hikers reach this summit via an 11-mile hike from Cosby Campground, following the Snake Den Ridge Trail until meeting the Appalachian Trail. The route gains elevation quickly and demands solid fitness preparation.

The peak displays a distinctive double summit formation where the southern peak rises higher than its northern counterpart. A deep gap of roughly 1,500 feet separates this formation from neighboring Dashoga Ridge.

Location: North Carolina

GPS coordinates: 35.68672,-83.27101

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26