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53 Loop via Fork Ridge Trail
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#158
hike out of 614 in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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14.7
mi
Distance
7
hrs
14
min
Time
terrain
2,779
ft
Elev Gain
Sights to See
Newfound Gap
Appalachian Trail Trailhead
Public Tracks
Brandon
4 years, 5 months ago
Newfound Gap Parking Area to Keg Drive Branch
Jamie
7 years, 5 months ago
AT/Fork Ridge/Deep Creek
jrfree
7 years, 5 months ago
Fork Ridge/Deep Creek
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