
Max Patch Summit
★ 4.9 (678 reviews)· Hot Springs, NC
Distance
2.4 mi
Elevation
600 ft
Est. Time
~1h 10m
Loop
Easy
Features
ViewsWildflowersCampingDog FriendlyParking
About
A grassy bald mountain summit on the Appalachian Trail offering 360-degree panoramic views. One of the best sunset hikes in the Southeast. Short but rewarding.
Weather at trailhead
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AI Trail Analysis
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