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Tennessee
10.5 mi
Distance
4,908 ft
Gain
3h 52m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Hangover Lead
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Hangover Lead is a challenging 10.49-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that tests hikers with rocky terrain throughout the route. This hard-difficulty trek connects to both the Belding Trail and Tapoco Trail, making it part of a larger trail system for adventurous explorers. Rocky footing demands careful attention and sturdy footwear, rewarding determined hikers with access to this rugged backcountry experience.
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Stratton Bald
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Ike Branch Trail
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Big Fat
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~5 min drive
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Naked Ground
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Benton Mackaye -Cheoah Rd
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Out-and-back hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail in western NC highlands.
Tapoco
~7 min drive
Easy 1.67-mile out-and-back woodland walk in Tapoco, Tennessee.
Yellow Hammer Gap
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Accessible out-and-back trail to Yellow Hammer Gap with plateau views.
