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Carlton Falls via Mac's Gap Trail and TR 488

based on 4 tracks & routes #71 hike out of 153 in
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1.7 mi
Distance
55 min
Time
terrain
276 ft
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Overview

This is a easy one way trail to Carlton Falls in Nantahala National Forest (Nantahala Ranger District).

This trail goes by Greenland Creek Falls and Halfway Falls.

This is an alternate route for Nantahala National Forest via Mac's Gap Trail and TR 488.


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