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Tip Top (Buffalo Mountain Highpoint)

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Tip Top (Buffalo Mountain Highpoint)

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Tip Top (Buffalo Mountain Highpoint)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cherokee National Forest

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    Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States

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    1. Buffalo Mountain via Lone Oak Trail — Cherokee National Forest

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    2. Sunset Point – Buffalo Mountain Park loop from Hillmont Heights

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    3. Sunset Point – Buffalo Mountain Park loop from Hillmont Heights

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 25, 2023

    Buffalo Mountain Park is home to a variety of different trails and visitors. It can be agreed, though, that the highlight of the park is the highpoint of Buffalo Mountain. Regardless of what trail you take, follow signs towards "Tip Top" to find your way to the top of this spectacular mountain top with views of Johnson City in one direction and the mountains of Cherokee National Forest in the other.

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      Elevation 960 m

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      Sunday 9 November

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      Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States

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