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Watauga Lake via Appalachian Trail

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18.8 mi
Distance
10 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
2,238 ft
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Overview

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

This trail goes by Forest camp site and Watauga Lake.

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Kevin and Leah 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Appalachian Trail Corridor (TN) Walk
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22493999140
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MildCycle8034 1 month, 1 week ago
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Kevin and Leah 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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