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fontana dam, n.c. - appalachian trail database

Shelter Information

     Mileage from Katahdin: 2005.4
Mileage from Springer: 161.7
State: North Carolina
Miles off AT: 2.0
Hiking Miles to Next Shelter:
  • 7.5 miles South, Cable Gap Shelter
  • 3.1 miles North, Fontana Dam Shelter
    Notes: Town
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    This location has been rated a 5 by 1 viewers.

     

    pitdog, 11/08/06User Rating: 
    "Its great to be back again.I hiked from fontana to winding stair gap and it was better the second time around.There were a few leaves on the trail,but the views on wesser bald were the best ive seen in years.sencery overload.pitdog"

     

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