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North Carolina
Chunky Gal
41.8 mi
Distance
10,915 ft
Gain
16h 37m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Chunky Gal
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 41.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10,915 ft
- Elevation loss
- 10,915 ft
- Highest point
- 5,257 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,034 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Southern Nantahala Wilderness
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Chunky Gal is a substantial out-and-back trail spanning 41.83 miles across Tennessee. This route integrates with a network of established trails including the Appalachian Trail, Rim Trail, and Fires Creek Rim Trail, offering hikers the opportunity to explore interconnected backcountry pathways. Whether tackling the full distance or using it as a connector to adjacent trail systems, Chunky Gal provides an extended hiking experience in the Tennessee wilderness.
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