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Tennessee
2.4 mi
Distance
1,387 ft
Gain
1h 19m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Blue Ridge Parkway
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Why you'll love it
Mount Pisgah
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Mount Pisgah offers a challenging 2.38-mile out-and-back route in Tennessee that rewards determined hikers with a demanding ascent. This hard-difficulty trail is ideal for those seeking a strenuous workout and looking to test their endurance on a relatively compact distance. The out-and-back structure allows hikers to set their own pace and turnaround point while tackling this steep Tennessee climb.
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