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Lyn Lowry Trail

Summits Mount Lyn Lowry

1.5 mi one way · 570 ft climb · 6,249 ft high point

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About this hike

Lyn Lowry Trail climbs 570 feet to Mount Lyn Lowry and a viewpoint at 6,249 feet in 1.5 miles one way.

Elevation

561 ft of gain and 570 ft of descent.

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7.5 mi from the trailhead
Balsam Mountain Campground
Campground · TN

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- 2,583 ft of climbing
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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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.

7.5 mi from the trailhead

Balsam Mt. Campground

Campground

7.5 mi from the trailhead

Balsam Mountain Campground

Campground · NC

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Lyn Lowry Trail

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Balsam Mountain Campground

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Highlights

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