AT — Nantahala to Fontana

The southernmost AT stretch through the Nantahala Gorge to the Smokies boundary at Fontana.

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Region: North Carolina, USA
Country: United States
Biome: Southern Appalachian hardwood (500–1,700 m)
Best season: April – October
Difficulty: moderate

Known for

Backpacking
Hiking

Key takeaways

Biome: Southern Appalachian hardwood (500–1,700 m)
Best season: April – October
Difficulty: moderate
Top activity: backpacking

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Topic summary

The southernmost AT stretch through the Nantahala Gorge to the Smokies boundary at Fontana.

Key takeaways

Difficulty: moderate
Best season: April – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Southern Appalachian hardwood (500–1,700 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region

United States

Biome

Southern Appalachian hardwood (500–1,700 m)

Difficulty

moderate

backpacking

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Backpacking
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