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35.47, -83.10 · rel 17858583
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Plott Balsam Trail

2,9 km from Lyn Lowry memorial to Plott Balsam summit through alpine terrain and mountains.

Lyn Lowry memorial Plott Balsam summit linear
2,9km Distance
light Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Quiet area Uncrowded Family friendly

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · 4 points along the route

What will you encounter?

summit monument
Plott Balsam summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Oldfield Top summit · 89 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Lyn Lowry Cross monument · on the route 2,9 km 99%
Mount Lyn Lowry summit · 127 m off route 2,9 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 1,5 km 2,9 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Plott Balsam Trail is 2.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Plott Balsam Trail takes approximately 44 min to complete.
No, Plott Balsam Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Lyn Lowry memorial to Plott Balsam summit. Plan ahead for return transport.
Plott Balsam Trail starts at Lyn Lowry memorial.
Plott Balsam Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
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