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Rich Mountain Loop via Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail

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6.0 mi
Distance
3 hrs 12 min
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terrain
804 ft
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This is a moderate loop trail to Appalachian Trail / Benton MacKaye Trail in Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area.

This trail goes by Rich Mountain, Long Creek Falls view, and Hightower Gap 4 / Long Creek Falls 1.

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