Cheoah Bald via Bartram Trail


Hike Number: 100

Area Location: Nantahala National Forest, AT

Trailhead Location: Bartram Trail Head

Trailend Location: NOC

Hike Type: Partial Loop

Hiking Distance (miles): 13.5

Difficulty: Very Difficult

Elevation Range: 1,709 / 5,038

Total Elevation Gain: 4,500

Total Elevation Descent: 4,700

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0100.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0100.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0100.gpx

Trail Description: Climb up Ledbetter Creek on the Bartram Trail to the Appalachian Trail, out of the Nantahala Gorge. This hike offers a unique approach to the open summit known as "The Grandstand of the Smokies".

Topos: Hewitt

Special Features: Mountain View

Flower Season: Early June

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: *None*

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 160

Hike History: A0502