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STANDING INDIAN
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  USFS 71 (Deep Gap)
HIKE ENDS:  Standing Indian Campground
TOTAL DISTANCE:  6.6 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian, Lower Ridge Trails
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Light to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Standing Indian Mountain at 5,498 feet is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail south of the Great Smoky Mountains.  The summit has excellent views to both the west and south, and the Standing Indian Shelter is located nearby for overnight accommodations.  The Nantahala River is born on Standing Indian Mountain, just a short distance from here.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  May 8, 1999
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  May 8, 1999 (password required)  
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map (Deep Gap to Standing Indian - password required), detailed map (Standing Indian to Standing Indian Campground - password required), profile map (Deep Gap to Standing Indian), profile map (Standing Indian to Standing Indian Campground), 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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