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Watauga Lake via Appalachian Trail

based on 4 tracks & routes #83 hike out of 336 in
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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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Public Tracks

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Kevin and Leah 6 months ago
Appalachian Trail Corridor (TN) Walk
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22493999140
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Terence Newber 1 month, 1 week ago
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MildCycle8034 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Kevin and Leah 6 months ago

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