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Rich Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Rich Mountain via Appalachian Trail(edit)

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EASY

#201 hike out of 616 in |

EASY

2.3 mi

Distance

1 hrs 3 min

Time

1,173 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy one way trail to Tanyard Gap in North Carolina.

This trail goes by Rich Mountain.

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

David McVicker 6 years, 3 months ago

Hiked this on New Years Day, which may have attributed to a crowded trail. The hike starts and ends steep, but the trail is well-maintained. There is a gravel road that also leads to the tower, so you may encounter non-hikers at the top. The view from the tower is fantastic on a clear day.

★ ★ ★

ClearLily6997 1 year ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Chris Trifari 1 month ago

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gbglackin 1 month, 1 week ago

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TallBrook5281 7 months ago

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ToughUpland9556 9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mark S 10 months ago

Rich Mountain Fire Tower from Tanyard Gap

CheeryGrove6150 11 months, 1 week ago

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HikeHardAF 1 year ago

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smichelle0103 1 year, 1 month ago

Monday Morning Hiking

Bill 1 year, 2 months ago

AT Rich Mountain N 2/3/25

Nate Compton 3 years, 7 months ago

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Katie Cate 4 years, 10 months ago

Richards Fire Tower (5/16/21, 11:46:05AM)

GrandPine7010 5 years, 4 months ago

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HotBike6918 5 years, 5 months ago

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WiseTrail7227 5 years, 5 months ago

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annakoby 5 years, 6 months ago

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lynch.chad 5 years, 9 months ago

Track (7/3/20, 9:48:11AM)

SharpMoss8061 5 years, 10 months ago

Rich Mountai #1

CalmDawn1121 6 years, 2 months ago

Track (1/25/20, 10:46:51AM)

RareSwamp5655 6 years, 3 months ago

Rich Mountain Lookout Tower, NC

Drew Leon 6 years, 4 months ago

Rich Knob Firetower

Libert Brown 6 years, 10 months ago

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Allen Scott 9 years, 2 months ago

Tanyard Gap to Rich Mtn tower and back

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