Black Mountain Crest Trail...and more! - Pisgah National Forest, NC

Hike #7 for the Black Mountains Hiking Challenge
https://nchighpeaks.org/challenge

This hike took place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, NC and Mount Mitchell State Park, NC.

Distance - 27.7 miles
Elevation gain - 8,125 feet
Time - 15 hours and 30 minutes

Trails completed:
Black Mountain Crest Trail [179], sections 179a - 179d
Mountains-to-Sea Trail [440], sections 440b - 440d
Big Butt Trail [161]

Hike location
https://goo.gl/maps/mzhVM5F73kYAJ9JV6

Hike reports
Black Mountain Crest Trail
https://www.hikingupward.com/PNF/Blac...
Mount Mitchell Trail
https://www.hikingupward.com/PNF/MtMi...
Big Butt Trail
https://www.hikingupward.com/PNF/BigB...

Maps for this hike:
U.S. Forest Service
https://store.usgs.gov/product/229515
Pisgah Map Company
https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop...
National Geographic 779
https://www.natgeomaps.com/ti-779-lin...

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