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  • 200314 - Twentymile loop to Camp 13 (Day 1 of 2)

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    near Rymers Ferry, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    10.54mi
    Elevation +
    4016f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo of200314 - Twentymile loop to Camp 13 (Day 1 of 2) Photo of200314 - Twentymile loop to Camp 13 (Day 1 of 2) Photo of200314 - Twentymile loop to Camp 13 (Day 1 of 2)

    Day 1 of a two day loop. Could be done in one long day (~17.5 miles total). Day 1 for us was around 10.5 miles. Starting from the Twentymile Ranger station, it is an easy grade for half mile of the Twentymile Trail. A...

  • Linville falls trails

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    near Linville Falls, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    AxeldelaPena
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLinville falls trails Photo ofLinville falls trails Photo ofLinville falls trails

    Linville falls is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a spectacular three tiered waterfall. I started at the parking lot off of hwy 105, right above the visitor center where you can find a map of the trails. This spot i...

    Molt bonic !!
    loriol7

  • GSMNP'20 - Charlies Bunion - Sweat Heifer Loop

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    near Fort Harry, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    13.97mi
    Elevation +
    3776f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Charlies Bunion - Sweat Heifer Loop Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Charlies Bunion - Sweat Heifer Loop Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Charlies Bunion - Sweat Heifer Loop

    Fourteen mile loop to Charlies Bunion. Newfound Gap - Appalachian Trail - Charlies Bunion - Dry Sluice Gap Trail - Kephart Prong Trail - Sweat Heifer Creek Trail - Appalachian Trail - Newfound Gap This was a good h...

  • Waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest

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    near Balsam Grove, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Lydia@MotionMap
    Distance
    10.50mi
    Elevation +
    1657f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofWaterfalls in Pisgah National Forest Photo ofWaterfalls in Pisgah National Forest Photo ofWaterfalls in Pisgah National Forest

    3 waterfall hikes in Pisgah are attached here with some photos. Driving from the main intersection in Pisgah Forest - head 276 North into the forest and travel for 5.3 miles...along the way you will pass by Davidson Rive...

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  • Mount Mitchell, NC

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    near Eskota, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jim20
    Distance
    7.68mi
    Elevation +
    2884f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Mitchell, NC Photo ofMount Mitchell, NC Photo ofMount Mitchell, NC

    Mount Mitchell, MTS and Commissary Trails. This was a 10 mile hike (lost the data for the first part of the trail). We started at the Black Mt campground. The Trail head is in the campground to the left towards the group...

  • Black Balsam Rd. Parking Lot to Cold Mountain Summit

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    near Big East Fork, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    cdrm25
    Distance
    17.42mi
    Elevation +
    5630f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofBlack Balsam Rd. Parking Lot to Cold Mountain Summit Photo ofBlack Balsam Rd. Parking Lot to Cold Mountain Summit Photo ofBlack Balsam Rd. Parking Lot to Cold Mountain Summit

    This hike begins at the Black Balsam Rd. parking lot off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Brevard, North Carolina. It then climbs up the Ivestor Gap Trail and Art Loeb Trail to the summit of Cold Mountain before returning to ...

    It is a great hike. I did it as a one-night backpacking trip. The portion known as The Narrows, about 7 miles from the s...
    djbolden

  • GSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 2/2

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    near Three Forks, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    15.99mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 2/2 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 2/2 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 2/2

    Day Two of a two day hike in the Cosby section of the Great Smoky Mountains. This was a long hike, but largely downhill. Laurel Gap Shelter - Balsam Mountain Trail - Appalachian Trail - Snake Den Ridge Trail - Cosby C...

  • Linville Gorge - Spence Ridge and Linville Trail

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    near Wisemans View, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jim20
    Distance
    7.24mi
    Elevation +
    2661f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofLinville Gorge - Spence Ridge and Linville Trail Photo ofLinville Gorge - Spence Ridge and Linville Trail Photo ofLinville Gorge - Spence Ridge and Linville Trail

    The first Photo is from the West side looking east from the Pitchin trail fron A hike last year....Lost most of the 300 photos taken on this hike. Second year hiking in the gorge. Last year did a 2 day 30 mile on the Pic...

  • GSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2

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    near Catons Grove, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    11.87mi
    Elevation +
    4695f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2 Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Gunter Fork Loop - Day 1/2

    Day One of a two day hike in the Cosby section of the Great Smoky Mountains. The challenging part of this hike is Gunter Fork Trail. Over the four miles of this trail, there were 11 different stream crossings, with the f...

  • T234 Mt Mitchell Nov 9-11.2013

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    near Hamrick, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jimr3
    Distance
    20.02mi
    Elevation +
    6640f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofT234 Mt Mitchell Nov 9-11.2013 Photo ofT234 Mt Mitchell Nov 9-11.2013 Photo ofT234 Mt Mitchell Nov 9-11.2013

    Troop 234 Mt Mitchell Loop Hike November 2013. Day 1: Hiked Colbert Ridge to Deep Gap. Day 2: Hiked to Mt. Mitchell > Commissary Hill > Maple Camp Bald. Day 3: Returned via Buncombe Horse Trail

    pretty cool!
    kcookie

  • 200817 - Fontana/Lakeshore to Lost Cove to Twentymile

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    near Fairfax, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    13.25mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of200817 - Fontana/Lakeshore to Lost Cove to Twentymile Photo of200817 - Fontana/Lakeshore to Lost Cove to Twentymile Photo of200817 - Fontana/Lakeshore to Lost Cove to Twentymile

    This is a 13+ mile one-way / shuttle hike from Fontana to 20 Mile Ranger Station. We were lucky enough to have three bear sightings (plus a number of wild pigs) along the way. Drove to 20 Mile Ranger Station (along Th...

  • Clingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17

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    near Solola Valley, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    robsbeckwith
    with Terry Reece
    Distance
    8.54mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofClingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17 Photo ofClingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17 Photo ofClingmans Dome AT Newfound Gap 8/16/17

    Started at Clingmans Dome took AT to Newfound Gap ... Meigs Post on the way. Started at Clingmans Dome ... knew that it would be up to Clingmans but thought it would be all descent once on the AT ... not ... a lot of asc...

  • GSMNP'21 - Big Creek to Swallow Fork (Day 1 of 2)

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    near Crestmont, North Carolina (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    9.81mi
    Elevation +
    3704f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Big Creek to Swallow Fork (Day 1 of 2) Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Big Creek to Swallow Fork (Day 1 of 2) Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Big Creek to Swallow Fork (Day 1 of 2)

    Day One of a two day hike up Mount Sterling, though conditions prevented us from reaching out goal of Campsite 38. This is almost surely a pretty easy-to-moderate hike (and the first 6+ miles were indeed easy), but ma...

  • Shining Rock Wilderness Loop

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    near Big East Fork, North Carolina (United States)
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    eparks
    with leelally
    Distance
    17.75mi
    Elevation +
    2717f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofShining Rock Wilderness Loop Photo ofShining Rock Wilderness Loop Photo ofShining Rock Wilderness Loop

    With elevation changes taken into account, you'll hike around 25 miles total in this loop. We chose to do 11.7 miles the first day, 9.7 on day two, and an easy 3.5 miles the final day. Day 1: Distance: 11.73 miles A...

  • GSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3)

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    near Deals Gap, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    10.43mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3) Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3) Photo ofGSMNP'20 - Rabbit Creek to Gregory Bald Loop (Day 3/3)

    Day Three of a three day hike in the Cades Cove section of the Smoky Mountains. After reaching the bald itself on Gregory Bald Trail, we did an out/back to Doe Knob and the Appalachian Trail intersection. These five mile...

  • Stone Mountain Loop Trail

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    near Joynes, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    RobBerlin
    Distance
    4.91mi
    Elevation +
    925f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofStone Mountain Loop Trail Photo ofStone Mountain Loop Trail Photo ofStone Mountain Loop Trail

    Geological attraction with beautiful views of the Appalachian Mountains. It is recommended to walk the circuit clockwise. Then use the steeper flank for the ascent and a relatively flat path for the descent, which is mor...

  • Black Rock Trail

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    near Addie, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    hgs087
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBlack Rock Trail Photo ofBlack Rock Trail Photo ofBlack Rock Trail

    Trail continues on to Black Rock in about .3 mi. Also, continues further, unmarked, to Pinnacle Peak.

  • Historic Yates Mill County Park

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    near All Star Mobile Home Park, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    caseypyatte
    Distance
    0.79mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHistoric Yates Mill County Park Photo ofHistoric Yates Mill County Park Photo ofHistoric Yates Mill County Park

    Wildlife refuge & agricultural-history site centered around an 18th-century water-powered gristmill.

    This is a very nice and level trail through the woods. It is located somewhat close to Raleigh, and within many ag field...
    DBMorais

  • GSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop

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    near Catons Grove, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    16.15mi
    Elevation +
    4160f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Cosby - Low Gap Loop

    This is a 16 mile loop starting from the Cosby Campground: Cosby Campground - Low Gap Trail - Appalachian Trail - Camel Gap Trail - Big Creek Trail - Low Gap Trail - Cosby Campground The climbs up Low Gap both at t...

  • 200315 - Camp 13 to Wolf Ridge Trail (Day 2 of 2)

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    near Deals Gap, Tennessee (United States)
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    Jptrash50
    Distance
    6.83mi
    Elevation +
    108f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of200315 - Camp 13 to Wolf Ridge Trail (Day 2 of 2) Photo of200315 - Camp 13 to Wolf Ridge Trail (Day 2 of 2) Photo of200315 - Camp 13 to Wolf Ridge Trail (Day 2 of 2)

    Day 2 of a two day loop. Could be done in one long day (~17.5 miles total). Day 1 for us was just short of 7 miles, mostly down. Starting from Campsite 13, follow Wolf Ridge Trail on a slight grade for about one mile ...

  • GSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground

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    near Mount Sterling, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    11.11mi
    Elevation +
    2283f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground Photo ofGSMNP'21 - Chestnut Branch to Cosby Campground

    An eleven mile one-way hike from Big Creek to Cosby Campground. The climb up Chestnut Branch Trail to the AT is the challenging part of the day. Approaching Cosby Campground on Low Gap Trail could be confusing, as the...

  • Catawba Falls

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    near Dendron, North Carolina (United States)
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    chicotbill
    with Chicotgal
    Distance
    2.40mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCatawba Falls Photo ofCatawba Falls Photo ofCatawba Falls

    Great water falls and super easy to hike. Crushed limestone trail is wide with gentle grades. There is a water crossing where, what I think is where the Chestnut Branch flows across the trail into the Catawba River. Eith...

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