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Kessel Run and Spearfinger

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4.9 mi
Distance
2 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
745 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Qualla Boundary.

This is an alternate route for Uktena and Spearfinger Loop.


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Woody Hauke 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Scott Baste 1 year, 6 months ago
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David Wise 4 years, 8 months ago

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