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The Tail of the Dragon (North Enterance) via Calderwood Highway

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11.9 mi
Distance
6 hrs 27 min
Time
terrain
1,037 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to The Tail of the Dragon (North Enterance) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This trail goes by Shaw Grave Gap.

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