Appalachian Trail: Max Patch
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Pisgah National Forest, NC
Distance
1.4 mi
Elevation
280 ft
Est. Time
~50m
Loop
Easy
Features
ViewsWildflowersParkingDog Friendly
About
A 1.4-mile loop over the iconic grassy summit of Max Patch (4,629 ft) directly on the AT. The bald offers an unobstructed 360-degree view of the Smokies to the south and the Black Mountains to the east. One of the most photographed balds on the entire trail.
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