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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Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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