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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 moderate loop trail to Commissary Hill in Mount Mitchell State Park.

This trail goes by Deep Gap, Potato Hill, Balsam Cone, Bigtom, Big Tom, Mount Craig, Mtcraig, 169, 168, Picnic, Mt Mitchell Picnic Grounds, Mt Mitchell Museum, Mount Mitchell, Mt Mitchell Observation, and Maple Camp Bald.

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