Chestnut Mountain

based on 4 tracks & routes #15 hike out of 16 in
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10.8 mi
Distance
5 hrs 31 min
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terrain
1,706 ft
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Overview

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

This trail goes by Persimmon Tree Gap, Chestnut Mountain, Turkeypen Gap, and Buck Fields.

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crosswayvideo 2 months, 1 week ago
Mustard ground NC
Trick N Traction meet & ride. Turn around at state line gate.
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awilson 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Appalachia Wander Wagon 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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