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Big Bald via Appalachian Trail

based on 4 tracks & routes #238 hike out of 616 in
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12.9 mi
Distance
6 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
2,254 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Cherokee National Forest.

This trail goes by High Rocks, Little Bald, and Big Bald.

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Sara Basile 5 months, 3 weeks ago
AT Spivey gap to Sam's gap
KO. Lori drove shuttle.

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