Appalachian Trail: Albert Mountain Fire Tower
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Nantahala National Forest, NC
Distance
1 mi
Elevation
350 ft
Est. Time
~1h
Out & Back
Moderate
Features
ViewsRockyParkingDog Friendly
About
A 1.0-mile out-and-back from Bearpen Gap (USFS 67) to the steel fire tower atop Albert Mountain (5,250 ft). Short but very steep rock scramble in the final 0.3 mile. The tower marks the symbolic 100-mile point on a northbound AT thru-hike with 360-degree views.
Weather at trailhead
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AI Trail Analysis
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