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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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