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TUSQUITEE BALD
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  USFS 400 (Bob Allison Camp)
HIKE ENDS:  USFS 400 (Bob Allison Camp)
TOTAL DISTANCE:  6.6 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Very Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Chunky Gal Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  None
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Tusquitee Bald at 5,240 feet has an elevation gain of 2,160 feet from the Bob Allison Camp at U.S. Forest Service Road 400.  There are outstanding views from the summit to Wine Spring Bald (on the Appalachian Trail to the east), Chatuge Lake to the south, and Nantahala Lake to the northeast.  The Chunky Gal Trail climbs to the Dead Line Ridge which was not well marked or maintained during our visit.  If you are looking for solitude, however, this is your hike.  We didn't see a soul on this trip and that is rare these days, especially on a weekend. 

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  August 2, 1997
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  August 2, 1997* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes in the Nantahala National Forest
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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