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Rich Mountain via South Mills River Road

based on 9 tracks & routes #79 hike out of 616 in
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11.8 mi
Distance
6 hrs 6 min
Time
terrain
1,102 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Pisgah National Forest.

This trail goes by Rich Mountain and Poundingstone Mountain.

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Alternate Routes

  1. Rich Mountain Loop via South Mills River Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.9 mi

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