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YELLOW MOUNTAIN
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  SR 1538 (Buck Creek Rd)
HIKE ENDS:  SR 1538 (Buck Creek Rd)
TOTAL DISTANCE:  9.4 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Yellow Mountain Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Yellow Mountain at 5,127 feet has excellent views in all directions and is the site of a decommissioned fire tower. The tower was reconstructed in 1990 and was recognized as a national historic lookout in 1992. The hike to the firetower is a difficult one with climbs up Goat Knob, Yellow and Cole Mountain to access the lookout. However, the spectacular views from both Yellow and Cole Mountain (via a short side trail) make this a worthwhile day or overnight destination.  

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  December 8, 2001
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  December 8, 2001 (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map (password required), 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


 
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