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Graham County

Fontana Hilton – Bee Cove Knob loop from Fontana Dam Powerhouse

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
North Carolina
Graham County

Fontana Hilton – Bee Cove Knob loop from Fontana Dam Powerhouse

Hard

3.2

(26)

96

hikers

Fontana Hilton – Bee Cove Knob loop from Fontana Dam Powerhouse

07:32

19.0km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nantahala National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

292 m

Fontana Hilton

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Fontana Dam Shelter, nicknamed the “Fontana Hilton,” is one of the most popular shelters on the Appalachian Trail and the Benton MacKaye Trail. It features running water, restrooms, picnic …

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2

4.66 km

Bee Cove Knob

Highlight • Summit

3

9.50 km

High Top

Highlight • Summit

B

19.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

340 m

196 m

157 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

693 m

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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