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| City = Madison County | | City = Madison County | ||
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| Longitude = -82.95681 | | Longitude = -82.95681 | ||
| Medical = Newport, TN | | Medical = Newport, TN | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
Great leaf color, but also busiest in the fall. Remember that it will be 10- | Great leaf color, but also busiest in the fall. Remember that it will be 10-15F cooler up on the bald than down in the towns, so bring layers. Also avoid the bald in inclement weather due to lightning strikes! | ||
From the information for the benchmark on Max Patch, it references that there used to be an airport up on the bald. The Forest Service now has to mow the bald to keep it open. | From the information for the benchmark on Max Patch, it references that there used to be an airport up on the bald. The Forest Service now has to mow the bald to keep it open. | ||
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== Fees, Permits, etc. == | == Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
Free. However, no camping or fires permitted on Max Patch. Those hiking the AT will need to go | Free. However, no camping or fires permitted on Max Patch. Those hiking the AT will need to go further to reach acceptable camping spots. | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | ||
See also [[AT – US19E to Hump Mountain|Hump Mountain]] | See also [[AT – US19E to Hump Mountain|Hump Mountain]] further north on the AT for a similar 360 degree view bald. | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||