
Appalachian Trail: Big Firescald Knob
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Cherokee National Forest, NC
Distance
7.5 mi
Elevation
1,900 ft
Est. Time
~6h
Loop
Hard
Features
ViewsRockyShadeParkingDog FriendlyWildflowers
About
A 7.5-mile loop from the Jerry Miller trailhead using the AT over the Firescald Knob ridge crest. Exposed narrow rock spine with dozens of viewpoints on both sides — one of the most scenic ridge walks in the southern Appalachians.
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