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Tellico Gap

Macon County, NC

Tellico Gap is a gap in the Nantahala Mountains of Macon County where the Appalachian Trail crosses near Franklin. It is the popular trailhead for a short climb up to the Wesser Bald observation tower, which offers panoramic 360-degree views of the surrounding ranges.

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