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Appalachian Trail
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The Appalachian
Trail is the longest hiking trail in the
eastern United States. The trail extends
from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer
Mountain in Georgia. The more than two
thousand mile trail meanders through
fourteen states along the eastern United
States, part of which goes through our
region of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nearly 300 miles of the Appalachian
Trail runs through Western North Carolina,
attracting more and more visitors each
year. Whether you are a novice hiker or
a veteran ridge runner, the Appalachian
Trail invites you to explore what it has
in store.
The
Appalachian Trail loosely follows the
crest of the Great Smoky Mountains in
North Carolina, while also meandering
through Cherokee National Forest, Pisgah
National Forest, and Great Smoky
Mountains National Park. There are a few
points of entry to the Southern
Appalachian portion of the trail near
the High Country. The major trailhead in
North Carolina, near our
Beech Mountain
Real Estate is just 2.5 miles north of
Elk Park where the trail crosses US 19
East. Another trailhead can be
reached from Bakersville, roughly 14
miles south, where the trail crosses NC
261. The following mountain peaks in
North Carolina are accessible from the
trail, Gregory Bald, Thunderhead
Mountain, Clingmans Dome, Mt Collins and
Mt. Chapman.
 Hiking the Appalachian Trail in North
Carolina has been a favorite past time
of novice and expert hikers for years. This popularity might be
accredited to the ease of access to the
trail. The trail is well marked, and
should be followed, as it is possible to
get lost as a result of leaving the main
trail.
The Southern Appalachian section of the
trail is critically acclaimed as the
most rewarding portion of the tail as
there are outstanding views and scenery.
Mountain laurel and rhododendron are
most prominent, in season. Sights of
mountaintop meadows are also promising
throughout the hike in the Southern
Appalachian section. If you are
interested in real estate near the
Appalachian Trail or adjacent to these
areas then browse through our
NC Blue
Ridge Mountain real estate listings and
contact us today. We have extensive
knowledge on the real estate markets,
homes for sale, and unique way of life
that this area offers.
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