The best hiking trails in Swain County
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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Swain County, North Carolina. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is the most popular trail. The trails have 1706 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Clingmans Dome Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Ike Branch via Slickrock Creek Trail. The longest trail is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail at 1893.3 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Mingo Creek at 504 m. Get off line access to Shelter, Campsite, Water, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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