1.5 mi from the trailheadBackbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions
Campground · Tennessee

381.0 mi one way · 105,088 ft gain · 6,629 ft high point · Very hard
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NC · OpenStreetMap contributors
Appalachian Trail traverses 381.0 mi one way through North Carolina, ascending 105,088 ft to 6,629 ft high point via numerous gaps.
105,088 ft of gain and 104,522 ft of descent.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · TN
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