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Little Ridgepole Mountain via Appalachian Trail

based on 15 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 31 in
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11.9 mi
Distance
6 hrs 0 min
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terrain
1,316 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Southern Nantahala Wilderness.

This trail goes by Glassmine Gap, Pinnacle Mountain, Big Spring, Albert Mountain, and Little Ridgepole Mountain.

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