
Appalachian Trail: Cheoah Bald
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Nantahala National Forest, NC
Distance
11 mi
Elevation
3,100 ft
Est. Time
~8h
Out & Back
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About
An 11.0-mile out-and-back from Stecoah Gap (NC-143) along the rugged AT to Cheoah Bald (5,062 ft). Big ups and downs over Sweetwater Gap and Simp Gap make this one of the harder day hikes on the southern AT. Open summit with sweeping views of the Smokies.
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