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Rich Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Rich Mountain via Appalachian Trail(edit)

based on 34 tracks & routes | |

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 4 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.

★ ★ ★

Public Tracks

Nate 1 year, 8 months ago

New Track 8/21/22 7:57:12 AM

Katie 2 years, 11 months ago

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

michaelhernandez492 3 years, 5 months ago

Rich Mountain(11/7/20, 8:56:02AM)

rec123abc 3 years, 6 months ago

Track (10/29/20, 12:34:50PM)

stevepierce50 3 years, 6 months ago

Track (10/9/20, 10:07:32AM)

annakoby 3 years, 7 months ago

Rich Mtn Tower 091420

lynch.chad 3 years, 9 months ago

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

BrandG_Hikes 3 years, 11 months ago

Rich Mountai #1

eoseely 4 years, 3 months ago

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

dwhike 4 years, 4 months ago

Rich Mountain Lookout Tower, NC

Drew 4 years, 5 months ago

Rich Knob Firetower

Libert 4 years, 11 months ago

Hot Springs, NC, to Rich Mt tower

Allen Scott 7 years, 2 months ago

Tanyard Gap to Rich Mtn tower and back

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