Lower Loop Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Spencer, TN
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Sep 3, 2019 |
Lower Loop Trail
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Spencer, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Sep 3, 2019 |
Notes:
7 mi
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Was not a black diamond trail. I would rate it a easy to intermediate trail. Several places where trailwork is needed and the trail is out.
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Angel Falls Overlook to Grand Gap Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Oneida, TN
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Apr 13, 2019 |
Angel Falls Overlook to Grand Gap Loop
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Oneida, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Apr 13, 2019 |
Notes:
12 mi
:
Wildflowers were in bloom! Nice trail, parts in the lower segment a little washed out and one reroute through a creek
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Twin Arches Loop Trail
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Intermediate
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Oneida, TN
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Mar 3, 2019 |
Twin Arches Loop Trail
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Oneida, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 3, 2019 |
Notes:
4.1 mi
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A little muddy, seems longer than 3.9
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Slave Falls - Charit Creek Trail
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Intermediate
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Jamestown, TN
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Mar 3, 2019 |
Slave Falls - Charit Creek Trail
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Jamestown, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 3, 2019 |
Notes:
5.2 mi
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Nice trail
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Slave Falls Loop Trail
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Intermediate
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Jamestown, TN
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Mar 3, 2019 |
Slave Falls Loop Trail
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Jamestown, TN
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Intermediate
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Mar 3, 2019 |
Notes:
3.2 mi
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Craggy Gardens Trail
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Intermediate
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Swannanoa, NC
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Nov 5, 2018 |
Craggy Gardens Trail
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Swannanoa, NC
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Intermediate
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Nov 5, 2018 |
Notes:
Craggy Gardens is beautiful in October!!
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Alta Peak from Wolverton
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Difficult
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Three Rivers, CA
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Nov 4, 2018 |
Alta Peak from Wolverton
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Three Rivers, CA
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Difficult
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Nov 4, 2018 |
Notes:
13.3 mi
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Sandy at the top, easy to slip on the way down. Views worth the climb.
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Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Marion, VA
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Aug 31, 2018 |
Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back
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Marion, VA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Aug 31, 2018 |
Notes:
9 mi
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Would recommend wearing gaiters. It poured rain and mud and poop puddles flooded the trail. Still unbelievably beautiful. Dogs must be leashed.
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Charlies Bunion Out and Back
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Gatlinburg, TN
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Jul 21, 2018 |
Charlies Bunion Out and Back
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Gatlinburg, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 21, 2018 |
Notes:
9.8 mi
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We went a little past Charlie's Bunyan on towards Peck's Corner which I'd recommend--you get some nice 2 way views. Icewater Springs Shelter is great
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Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Roan Mountain, TN
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Jul 13, 2018 |
Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald
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Roan Mountain, TN
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 13, 2018 |
Notes:
12 mi
:
Went on to Overmountain Barn and back. Great run although some parts not really runnable due to brush overgrowth. Didn't bother me though. Still great
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Mt. Mitchell Trail #190
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Difficult
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Black Mountain, NC
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Jul 4, 2018 |
Mt. Mitchell Trail #190
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Black Mountain, NC
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Difficult
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Jul 4, 2018 |
Notes:
Incredible to see the forest turn over as the elevation climbs. Very cool. Not many straightaways or downhills on way up for trail run/walkers.
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Volunteer Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Rural Hill, TN
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Jun 9, 2018 |
Volunteer Trail
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Rural Hill, TN
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jun 9, 2018 |
Notes:
LOTS OF TICKS!! Be serious about your bugspray. Otherwise excellent introduction to fastpacking with easy trails & campsite midway. Convenient to Nash
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Big Creek Gulf Loop
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Difficult
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Altamont, TN
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Jun 2, 2018 |
Big Creek Gulf Loop
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Altamont, TN
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Difficult
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Jun 2, 2018 |
Notes:
Big Creek Gulf was great. Skip easy connector back on Laurel; return on Big Creek Rim (Stone Door Connector) instead. Add 3mi detour to Greeter Falls.
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Perimeter Trail
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Intermediate
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Sewanee, TN
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May 24, 2018 |
Perimeter Trail
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Sewanee, TN
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Intermediate
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May 24, 2018 |
Notes:
Always a great trail, especially in Spring/Early Summer when waterfalls are running. Don't let the "rockclimbing" scare you off, it's not that bad.
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Sandstone Peak Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Thousand Oaks, CA
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May 8, 2018 |
Sandstone Peak Loop
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Thousand Oaks, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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May 8, 2018 |
Notes:
Great views, go early and beat the crowds!
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Max Patch Short Loop
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Intermediate
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Marshall, NC
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Apr 30, 2018 |
Max Patch Short Loop
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Marshall, NC
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Intermediate
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Apr 30, 2018 |
Notes:
Dog had a great time cleaning up some Doritos left by AT hikers. She's committed to leave no trace!
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Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Brevard, NC
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Mar 31, 2018 |
Art Loeb & North Slope Loop
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Brevard, NC
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 31, 2018 |
Notes:
Art Loeb was mostly rhododendron coverage at this time of year. Nice climbs. Not a lot of scenery on North Slope trail. Carry water for dogs.
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Twin Arches Loop Trail
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Intermediate
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Oneida, TN
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Jan 21, 2018 |
Twin Arches Loop Trail
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Oneida, TN
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Intermediate
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Jan 21, 2018 |
Notes:
Trail was great (I did a few add-ones). My dog had a little trouble with steep, slippery wooden stairs down to Arches--I had to carry her.
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Four Pass Loop
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Difficult
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Snowmass Village, CO
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Sep 16, 2017 |
Four Pass Loop
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Snowmass Village, CO
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Difficult
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Sep 16, 2017 |
Notes:
Perfect time of year for the loop, all the Aspens had turned yellow! Gorgeous run!! If coming from sea level, do NOT underestimate altitude.
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