Siler Bald Shelter
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.2 mi
Distance
1,007 ft
Gain
58 min
Time
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We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
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Siler Bald Shelter
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,007 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,007 ft
- Highest point
- 4,997 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,582 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
This 2.20-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee leads to Siler Bald Shelter and integrates with a blue-blazed out-and-back trail system, offering hikers flexibility in their route planning. Whether you're seeking a straightforward there-and-back hike or prefer to extend your adventure by connecting to the larger out-and-back network, this trail provides accessible options for various hiking preferences.
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