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Black Mountain Crest Trail — Cattail Peak to Balsam Cone

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Black Mountain Crest Trail — Cattail Peak to Balsam Cone

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Black Mountain Crest Trail — Cattail Peak to Balsam Cone

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This segment may be dangerous

Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

This Highlight goes through a protected area

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Pisgah National Forest

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    June 19, 2023

    Hiking

    The Black Mountain Crest Trail is known for being a technical, rooty, rocky, wet trail. This section feels like you're moving through the rain forest, and there is a lot of up and down in the trail. Make sure to use the ropes when you get to them!

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    Distance 3.26 km

    Uphill 330 m

    Downhill 160 m

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    Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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