7.5 mi from the trailheadBalsam Mountain Campground
Campground · TN
60.5 mi of trails · 12,990 ft climb · 5,962 ft high point
NC · OpenStreetMap contributors
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2 spans 60.5 mi through ridges and peaks, reaching Scott Creek Overlook and Pedestrian Overlook with 12,990 ft of climbing.
12,071 ft of gain and 12,990 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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