Northern GA and southern NC are a relatively solitary experience for the thru-hiker. This sign at mile 167 of the trail marks entrance into the busiest trail corridor, with over 7 million yearly visitors. After depositing their permits, thru-hikers also share the trail with the occasional horseback rider, and the several hundred black bears who reside in the park. The highlight of this stretch of the trail is Clingman’s Dome, the first 6000+ foot peak on the trail, and at 6643 feet, the high point of the entire AT.

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