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Big Tom Summit

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Big Tom Summit

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Mitchell State Park

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    1. Buncombe Horse Trail & Deep Gap Trail loop — Mount Mitchell State Park

    29.6km

    11:50

    1,460m

    1,460m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    June 19, 2023

    Big Tom stands at 6,581 feet and is one of best lookouts on the Black Crest Trail. The rocky summit has views of the ridge all the way to Mount Mitchell summit, and you can also see the northern part of the ridge all the way back to Celo Knob on a clear day.

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      Elevation 1,970 m

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      Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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