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Commissary Hill Loop via Buncombe Horse Trail

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18.1 mi
Distance
9 hrs 13 min
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3,822 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Commissary Hill in Mount Mitchell State Park.

This trail goes by Deep Gap, Potato Hill, Maple Camp Bald, and Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area.

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