
Appalachian Trail: Big Bald
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Cherokee National Forest, TN
Distance
4.4 mi
Elevation
1,300 ft
Est. Time
~3h 40m
Out & Back
Hard
Features
ViewsWildflowersShadeParkingDog FriendlyWildlife
About
A 4.4-mile out-and-back from Sams Gap (US-23/I-26) climbing the AT to Big Bald (5,516 ft). Open grassy summit with one of the largest unobstructed views on the southern AT — Black Mountains to the east, Roan Highlands to the north.
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