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Grassy Ridge Bald from Carvers Gap via Appalachian Trail in Pisgah National Forest

United States > North Carolina > Mitchell County > Glen Ayre

The hike from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald via the Appalachian Trail offers expansive views of the Roan Highlands, considered by many to be among the most scenic sections of the Appalachian Trail. As you traverse open grassy balds like Round Bald and Jane Bald, you'll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of…

Distance: 8.1 Km • Elevation gain: 392 m • Maximum elevation: 1,887 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🪢Paracord - Multi-purpose survival cord
📟Satellite Messengers - Two-way satellite communication to stay in touch beyond the cellular grid
🥾Heavy Duty Hiking Boots - Ankle-supporting boots for carrying heavy packs on steep contours
🧥Insulated Down Jackets - High warmth-to-weight ratio for cold nights in the high country
📖Australian Bush Survival Books - Local knowledge on finding water and surviving the outback

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