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Welcome to North Carolina

You can begin or end your hike at hundreds of places between the Appalachian Trail's northern and southern ends. Here's what to expect in North Carolina. 

 
95.7 MILES
 
A.T. Miles in State
(224.7 Additional Miles on TN/NC Border)
 
​RATING: 1-7
 
Easy to Challenging
 
1725'-5498'
 
Elevation Range in Feet
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North Carolina and Tennessee Border AT Trail

cool to know

There are 95.7 miles of the A.T. in North Carolina, but the Trail runs along the Tennessee/North Carolina border for 224.7 additional miles.
As the A.T. ascends to the High Country of the state line, hikers traverse the highest mountains along the Trail, including several above 6,000 feet. 

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need to know

You’ll need an advance permit for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and depending on the length of your hike, shelter reservations as well.
All backpackers are required to stay at designated sites.

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