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Appalachian Trail - North Carolina (NoBo - Wayah Bald to Nantahala Outdoor Center)

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Trail stats

Distance
17.39 mi
Elevation gain
2,615 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
6,230 ft
Max elevation
5,253 ft
TrailRank 
31
Min elevation
1,621 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
7 hours 9 minutes
Time
8 hours 53 minutes
Coordinates
4990
Uploaded
April 12, 2023
Recorded
April 2023
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near Slickrock Ford, North Carolina (United States)

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Itinerary description

Section of the Appalachian Trail suitable for vehicle support. Spectacular panorama from Wesser Bald tower. Great views from the ridge as well. The descent down to the Nantahala River can be challenging in places, especially with uncleared treefall.

Waypoints

PictographMonument Altitude 5,249 ft
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Monument

PictographRisk Altitude 4,872 ft
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Risk

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,016 ft
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Waypoint

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,882 ft
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Waypoint

PictographPanorama Altitude 3,996 ft
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Panorama

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,524 ft
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Photo

PictographPanorama Altitude 4,537 ft
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Panorama

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,114 ft
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Waypoint

PictographWaypoint Altitude 3,891 ft
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Waypoint

PictographIntersection Altitude 1,631 ft
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Intersection

PictographRiver Altitude 1,624 ft
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River

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