The best hiking trails in Cherokee County

location_on North Carolina · 17 Hiking Trails

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Cherokee County, North Carolina. The Ramsey Bend South Trail is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Hipps Gap, Hazelnut Knob and Bald Knob via Benton MacKaye Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Valley River and Kohaheeta Park Loop. The longest trail is the Hipps Gap, Hazelnut Knob and Bald Knob via Benton MacKaye Trail at 30.9 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Farmer Top Overlook Loop Trail at 2.4 km. Get off line access to Town, Healthcare, Water, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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