Difficult
Appalachian Trail, Lost Cove, and Lakeshore Loop [CLOSED]
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
11 mi
Distance
4,026 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 8m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
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Trail Details
Loop
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:546 ft
Max:1,194 ft
1,227 ft
1,227 ft
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Trail Conditions
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![Fontana Dam to Cade’s Cove [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
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