Appalachian Trail — North Carolina / Tennessee (Smokies)
Traverses the Great Smoky Mountains along the NC/TN border. Dense fog, high elevation balds, and black bear territory.
Route overview
- Region
- North Carolina, United States
- Distance
- 95 miles
- Elevation gain
- 22,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Recommended duration
- 8 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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