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Tennessee
2.4 mi
Distance
1,064 ft
Gain
1h 2m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Bracken Mountain Trail
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Bracken Mountain Trail offers a straightforward out-and-back journey spanning 2.40 miles in Tennessee. This trail integrates seamlessly into a broader network that includes Brushy Creek Trail, Mackey Ridge Trail, and Pinnacle Trail, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking to explore multiple connected routes in the area.
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John Rock
~3 min drive
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Cat Gap Loop
~4 min drive
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Graveyard Ridge Connector
~11 min drive
Quick out-and-back connector through Graveyard Ridge terrain.
Coon Tree Loop
~5 min drive
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Stony Knob
~3 min drive
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Looking Glass Rock
~5 min drive
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Davidson River
~5 min drive
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Cove Creek
~6 min drive
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North Slope Loop
~6 min drive
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