Appalachian hiking trail in North Carolina

Appalachian Trail in North Carolina

Southern Section:
Nantahala River to N.C./Georgia state line
Section miles: 58.7

The section from the Nantahala River to the Georgia border features the best-graded trail at high elevations anywhere in the Deep South, with a couple of short exceptions.

The A.T. between the N.C./Georgia border and the southern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park .

South of the Smokies are the long climbs of the Stecoah-Cheoah Mountain area, then the outstanding Nantahala section, with 4,000-foot gaps and 5,000-foot peaks. Cheoah Bald offers panoramic views of western North Carolina. The variety of forest growth and the beauty of the flowering shrubs, along with the many spectacular views, make this entire section of Trail memorable. There are lots of views from natural openings and fire towers, some requiring short side trips.

The remaining miles in North Carolina, closely following or on the Tenn./N.C. border.

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Southern Appalachian hiking trail in North Carolina
Appalachian Trail in North Carolina Southern Section: Nantahala River to N.C./Georgia state line Section miles: 58.7 The section from the Nantahala River to the Georgia border features the best-graded trail at high elevations anywhere in the Deep South, with a couple of short exceptions. The A.T. between the N.C./Georgia border and the southern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park . South of the Smokies are the long climbs of the Stecoah-Cheoah Mountain area, then the outstanding Nantahala section, with 4,000-foot gaps and 5,000-foot peaks. Cheoah Bald offers panoramic views of western North Carolina. The variety of forest growth and the beauty of the flowering shrubs, along with the many spectacular views, make this entire section of Trail memorable. There are lots of views from natural openings and fire towers, some requiring short side trips. The remaining miles in North Carolina, closely following or on the Tenn./N.C. border.
Length:	88.1 miles
Elevation Change:	4000' to 5498'
Rating:	3-4 in difficulty
Best Time to Hike	Mid-May through October
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Appalachian hiking trail in North Carolina

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