| The Appalachian Trail to Charlie's
Bunion, 4 Miles, F2 |
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Bartram Trail, 37.7 Miles, G7 |
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Big Snowbird Trail, 12.7
Miles, D4 |
| Trailhead: Newfound Gap
parking area. This 4-mile stretch offers
spectacular views of the Smokies. |
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Trailhead: The trail enters
North Carolina just south of Highlands near
Rabun Bald. |
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Trailhead: Big
Snowbird Road. The first 4 miles are recommended
for day hikes. |
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| The Appalachian Trail to
Wesser Bald, 2 Miles, E5 |
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Big Indian
Horse Trail, 8 Miles, F6 |
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Fire Creek Area
Trails, .3 Miles to 5.4 Miles, C6 |
| Trailhead: Wesser Gap. This
scenic portion of the Appalachian Trail is
perfect for day hikes. |
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Trailhead: Big
Indian Creek. The Standing Indian
Reservation Area west of Franklin. |
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Trailhead: Fires
Cree Recreation Area. Offers a number of
excellent trails. |
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| Jackrabbit
Mountain Trail, 2.5 Miles, D7 |
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Joyce Kilmer
Memorial Trail, 2 Miles, C4 |
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Mallonees
Trail, 5 Miles, I5 |
| Trailhead:
Jackrabbit Recreation Area. Trail offers
an excellent view of Lake Chatuge and provides
lake fishing access as well. |
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Trailhead: Joyce
Kilmer Memorial Forest parking lot. Joyce Kilmer
Forest, the last remnant of virgin forest in
Southern Appalachians, offers a spectacular
2-mile loop trail. |
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Trailhead: Balsam
Lake Recreation Area. The Mallonee Trail
provides barrier free access, with three
wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms located
along the trail. |
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| Maple Springs
Observation Point, 800 Feet, C4 |
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Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 8.75 Miles, I4 |
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| Trailhead: Maple
Springs Observation Area. Maple Springs offers
an unparalleled view of the Smokies, especially
during the fall color season. |
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Trailhead: Old
Bald Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The
Highland's portion of North Carolina's
Mountains-to-Sea Trail traverses breathtaking
stands of old-growth forest and plenty of
wildlife. |
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