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AT: Carolina Mountain Club (NC/TN)

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  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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94.2

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151.5

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5,528' 1,685 m

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1,317' 401 m

Low

21,681' 6,608 m

Up

20,389' 6,215 m

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8%

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53%

Max Grade (28°)

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in North Carolina

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The Peoples Trail - A photo shot of a couple along the Appalachian Trail from atop Max Patch Mountain in Pisgah National Forest. There are many stunning views along the 2,200-mile east coast trail, but nothing quite like the panoramic scene of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Apr 7, 2016 near Marshall, NC
Max Patch with awesome Sun rays.
Sep 30, 2015 near Marshall, NC
A sea of forest extends in all directions from Max Patch Mountain.
Dec 3, 2015 near Marshall, NC
Depending on the wind, it's also a great place to throw a frisbee.
Dec 3, 2015 near Marshall, NC
Sugarloaf Falls
Sep 30, 2015 near Banner…, TN
Hiking north towards Hot Springs, NC.
Dec 3, 2015 near Marshall, NC

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Nov 26, 2020
Jackie A
Started at AT off Look Out Mountain Road - hiked up to Fire Tower (3.3 miles, 1 hour 57 min). Followed car path from Tower back down (6.25 mi, 01:52) 9.6mi — 4h 00m
Mar 10, 2020
Pritha Golden
Aug 10, 2019
Amelia Vogler
I didn't know if I needed bear spray so I turned around after smelling an animal. Had bell. Was alone. Heard the bears are a real issue right now.
May 4, 2019
Kristen Garner
April 26-May 4 94.1mi
Sep 28, 2018
Aaron Goldstein
Jun 30, 2018
Chris Davis
May 8, 2015
Michael Wandel

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