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Matthew
January 30, 2024
Running
The Appalachian Trail passes right over the top of Watauga Dam and looks over Watauga Lake. With the Pond Mountain Wilderness to the south and the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness to the north, this is a wild and secluded part of the AT. Once you get away from the boaters at the marina, you'll have a lot of solitude in either direction.
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6
runners
8.92km
01:06
120m
120m
This section of the Appalachian Trail, from Shook Branch to Watauga Dam, offers a delightful jogging experience through the Cherokee National Forest. You'll trace the shoreline of Watauga Lake, enjoying…
Moderate
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Elevation 600 m