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Big Tom Summit

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Big Tom Summit

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    Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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    June 19, 2023

    Hiking

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

    29.6km

    11:50

    1,460m

    1,460m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 1,970 m

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    Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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