The Appalachian Trail passes right over the top of Watauga Dam and looks over Watauga Lake. With the Pond Mountain Wilderness to the south and the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness to the north, this is a wild and secluded part of the AT. Once you get away from the boaters at the marina, you'll have a lot of solitude in either direction.

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Appalachian Trail: Shook Branch to Watauga Dam

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Embark on a moderate jogging route along the Appalachian Trail, covering 5.5 miles (8.9 km) with an elevation gain of 400 feet (122 metres). This section, estimated to take 1…

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Location: Carter County, Tennessee, United States

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