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Buck Bald Access from BMT via Buck Bald Road

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  3. …Eastern TN
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“This is a short Forest Service hike off the Benton MacKaye Trail to reach the summit of Buck Bald. ”

Richard Harris
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Miles

1.2

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Point to Point

2,342' 714 m

High

2,070' 631 m

Low

273' 83 m

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7%

Avg Grade (4°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

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Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Easy hike to a beautiful lookout point.

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No fees. There is parking for a few cars for those coming by automobile.

Description

This easy walk up a Forest Service road from the BMT crossing gives the hiker or backpacker access to a site of a previous fire tower on an open knob with a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. There is a picnic table available as well.

Flora & Fauna

Wildflowers are common along the road and up on the bald. Occasionally wildlife such as turkeys can be seen along the way.

Contacts

Local Club: Benton MacKaye Trail Association

Land Manager: USFS - Cherokee National Forest Office

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Richard Harris
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What is that flat mountain as seen from the top of Buck Bald?
Jul 15, 2020 near Ducktown, TN
View from the top of Buck Bald July 14 2020
Jul 15, 2020 near Ducktown, TN
Buck Bald where you can see forever!
Jul 15, 2020 near Ducktown, TN

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