5.0 star · Extra Difficult Loop

Welch Ridge via Appalachian Trail

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Swain County, North Carolina

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Trail length

35.5 km

Time

~1 day 4 hrs

Elevation Gain

1239 m

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"An epic challenge to remember from the heart of Swain County"

The Welch Ridge via Appalachian Trail is a 35.5 km looped trail that starts and ends in , Swain County, North Carolina. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Extra Difficult. For information on how we grade trails, please read measuring the difficulty of a hiking trail on hiiker. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.

This trail can be completed in approx 3 days. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.