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Cold Spring Gap via Welch Ridge Trail

Cold Spring Gap via Welch Ridge Trail(edit)

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7.2 mi
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4 hrs 0 min
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984 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Cold Spring Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This trail goes by Mule Gap, Mount Glory, Hawk Knob, Water Oak Gap, and Bearwallow Bald.


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