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Rhododendron Tunnel

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Rhododendron Tunnel

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Please check local regulations for: Pisgah National Forest

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    October 22, 2025

    On your way to Grassy Bald, you’ll pass through a natural rhododendron tunnel, one of the many found along the Appalachian Trail. It adds to the magic of the hike, especially when the branches are covered in pink blooms during spring and summer.

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      Elevation 1,820 m

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      Location: Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States

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