Monday, September 20, 2021

NC/TN Appalachian Trail - Section 14 - Side trail to fire tower, to Tanyard Gap (Lynn only)

Date Distance Time Elevation Gain Average Moving Time Year to Date Miles
9/19/2021 5.5 miles 3 hours 53 minutes 1,381' 1.9 mph 323.2

Map: ATC Tennessee-North Carolina, Maps 3 and 4

Parking: Tanyard Gap

Carolina Mountain Club Challenges
  • Lookout Tower Challenge (Rich Mountain)

Directions: Hike from Tanyard Gap. Take side trail to Rich Mountain Fire Tower. Return the same way.

Sunday half day hike with the CMC. Glen had to miss it, as he's dealing with house issues in NY. This is a very sturdy fire tower - it has recently been restored: Rich Mountain Lookout Fire Tower, North Carolina (romanticasheville.com)






 

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