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Nantahala National Forest via Appalachian Trail

based on 15 tracks & routes #15 hike out of 74 in
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12.9 mi
Distance
5 hrs 50 min
Time
terrain
3,304 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to Stecoah Gap in North Carolina.

This trail goes by Grassy Gap, Grassy Top, The Jump-up, Swim Bald, Sassafras Gap, Cheoah Bald, Locust Cove Gap, and Simp Gap.

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lajj98 3 weeks, 5 days ago
AT(NC)-Stecoah Gap to the NOC
14.12 Gaia & 14.03 Garmin & 3,432 elevation for Terence 14.09 & 3,367 on my watch
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Terence Newber 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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Lauren Dustin 3 years, 7 months ago
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