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ALBERT MOUNTAIN
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  USFS 67
HIKE ENDS:  USFS 67
TOTAL DISTANCE:  1.6 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian, USFS 67 Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE: Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Albert Mountain at 5,250 feet is one of the last remaining fire towers along the Appalachian Trail.  It is still active during dry weather, and the views from the base of the mountain are excellent.  The Blue Ridge is seen to the east and the Little Tennessee River Valley is below the summit.  Big Spring Shelter is located a short distance from the mountain and it has numerous tent sites and a spring.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  April 25, 2002; November 10, 2001
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  April 25, 2002; November 10, 2001 (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map, TopoZone map
bulletclick for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: Georgia-North Carolina which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina


 
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