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I drove up from Hiawassee GA so it was about an hour and a half drive,with the majority of it being on a one lane gravelly road through the Nantahala National Forest. The trail itself is pretty short with a little bit of an incline in the beginning. Once you get closer to the end of the trail there are a couple of scenic spots to sit and enjoy the phenomenal view.
Awesome views in several directions. Don't miss the obscure side trail on the left only about ⅓ of the way in for views to the East.
Great short hike for the amazing views at the end. Pretty steep going up but it evens out and it's nice and easy going down. Probably the best views in the area.
Trail is steep and rocky for a short distance right at the beginning but is mostly level beyond that initial section. There are several overlooks with beautiful views! Highly recommend!
The drive up the one lane dirt path 5 miles up the side of a mountain was worth it. Definitely recommend an AWD or 4x4 vehicle to get up. Once you get to the trailhead it's about half mile of steady incline to reach the end. There are done side trails along the way for different views. Parking area can fit about 4 cars
