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Appalachian Trail 5: USFS 71 to US 64
Franklin, North Carolina(View other Franklin area trails)
Trail length:
19 miles
Posted by: Guest on October 24, 2008
Description
This section of the Appalachian trail takes a turn south and makes almost a complete circule around the Standing Indian campground. Shelters along this route include Standing Indian, Carter Gap, Big Spring, and Rock Gap.
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Directions
From Franklin take US highway 64 west toward Murphy. Look for the turnoff onto gravel forest service road 71 on the left just past Black Gap Rd.Trail length
19 milesGuidebooks
- 50 Hikes in the Mountains of North Carolina
- The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & The Western North Carolina Mountains
- Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina-Georgia
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