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Description
Beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains from this visitor center parking lot. There is a short path that leads to a taller, very-easy-to-access point with amazing views...
If you're looking to take a unique photo during what's called "The Blue Hour", wait until 30 minutes after sunset when you'll truly see why the Blue Ridge Mountain's were given their name.
On the Road: Right at the parking lot.
Family Friendly: Good picnic area right here at this view, tables and benches are already there and a bathroom is near by.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Jul 22, 2018
Marty Burkard
Short but vigorous climb to the summit. Unfortunately it was socked in with clouds & fog.
Jul 3, 2018
Jessica Davis
Visiting the Cessna 414 crash site is a must have on this hike. Though strenuous it’s definitely worth it.
Jun 7, 2018
Charles Engelbracht
We did this short hike a few weeks ago..You really should take the side trip to Browning Knob and see the old plane crash..Only an extra mile or so.
Nearby Trails
102.3
mi
164.7
km
AT: Smoky Mountain Hiking Club (TN/NC)
Intermediate/Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Robbinsville, NC |
Unknown
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13
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13.7
mi
22.0
km
High Line Loop
Difficult
Cullowhee, NC
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Difficult
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Cullowhee, NC |
Unknown
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1
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73.1
mi
117.6
km
Smokies Challenge Adventure Run (SCAR)
Difficult
Robbinsville, NC
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Difficult
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Robbinsville, NC |
Unknown
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4
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9.4
mi
15.2
km
Moses Creek Road (FSR #4651)
Intermediate
Cullowhee, NC
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Intermediate
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Cullowhee, NC |
Unknown
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1
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3.4
mi
5.5
km
Beech Flat Creek Trail
Difficult
Cullowhee, NC
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Difficult
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Cullowhee, NC |
Unknown
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1
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9.0
mi
14.5
km
Wayehutta Loop
Difficult
Cullowhee, NC
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Difficult
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Cullowhee, NC |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Steady inclines on wide trails. Apparently the trails are used for ATVs. Some rocks and mud. Beautiful forest!
65 days ago
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1
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4.6
mi
7.4
km
Piney Creek Trail
Intermediate
Hazelwood, NC
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Intermediate
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Hazelwood, NC |
Unknown
Update
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1
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1.1
mi
1.7
km
Melton Cabin Trail
Intermediate
Cullowhee, NC
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Intermediate
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Cullowhee, NC |
Unknown
Update
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1
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14.5
mi
23.4
km
Charlies Bunion via Kephart Loop
Difficult
Cherokee, NC
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Difficult
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Cherokee, NC |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud - Some mud and slick rocks from rain, but otherwise no problems.
14 days ago
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7
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12.1
mi
19.5
km
Pinnacle Park Tour
Difficult
Sylva, NC
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Difficult
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Sylva, NC |
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3
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