Nantahala Yellow Mountain Trail

Yellow Mountain is the highest peak of the Cowee Mountain chain. This is a difficult, steep, out and back 11.7 mile hike that finally rewards you with a beautiful historic fire tower and a 360 degree view. While on this trail; you are either climbing or descending - both on the way to the too and on the way back - there is no level ground on this hike. The elevation gain is about 3000 ft and should take about 6 hours.

There is limited parking at the trailhead - so we will need to arrange for carpooling .

Here is a link that describes the hike:

https://www.discoverjacksonnc.com/hiking-yellow-mountain-toughest-hike-western-carolina/

Here is the AllTrails link:

Nantahala Yellow Mountain Trail on AllTrails

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/nantahala-yellow-mountain-trail?p=63266758&sh=tk3yim

This Event:

1. Come Prepared: Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch.

2. This is rated as a DIFFICULT hike - The group nor the organizer of this event is responsible for hikers' skill level. If you haven't hiked in the mountains in a while, this may not be the hike for you.

3. The group will start the hike promptly at 9am. Punctuality is key for participating in this event.

4. You are hiking at your own risk. By participating in this hike, you are waiving any of the Meetup Group's and/or Event Organizer's liability.


Please reach out to Chuck with any questions. Contact info: Chuck Walzer 814-769-1852