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Iron Mountain Gap via Appalachian Trail

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15.1 mi
Distance
7 hrs 53 min
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terrain
2,467 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Iron Mountain Gap in Cherokee National Forest.

This trail goes by Roan High Knob, Toll House Gap, Coltens Cliff, Cloudland Mountain, Ash Gap, Beartown Mountain, Hughes Gap, Little Rock Knob, and Piney Bald.

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