Name: AT: Carolina Mountain Club (NC/TN)
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Apr 7, 2016 near Marshall, NC

Sep 30, 2015 near Marshall, NC

A sea of forest extends in all directions from Max Patch Mountain.

Dec 3, 2015 near Marshall, NC

Depending on the wind, it's also a great place to throw a frisbee.

Dec 3, 2015 near Marshall, NC

Sep 30, 2015 near Banner…, TN

Dec 3, 2015 near Marshall, NC

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Nov 26, 2020

Jackie A

Started at AT off Look Out Mountain Road - hiked up to Fire Tower (3.3 miles, 1 hour 57 min). Followed car path from Tower back down (6.25 mi, 01:52) 9.6mi — 4h 00m

Mar 10, 2020

Pritha Golden

Mar 4, 2020

John Eversmeyer

Aug 10, 2019

Amelia Vogler

I didn't know if I needed bear spray so I turned around after smelling an animal. Had bell. Was alone. Heard the bears are a real issue right now.

May 4, 2019

Kristen Garner

April 26-May 4 94.1mi

Sep 28, 2018

Aaron Goldstein

Jun 30, 2018

Chris Davis

May 8, 2015

Michael Wandel

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AT: Carolina Mountain Club (NC/TN)

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5,528' 1,685 m

1,317' 401 m

21,681' 6,608 m

20,389' 6,215 m

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Mt. Sterling Loop (Big Creek / Baxter Creek)

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