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Flat Top Mountain Area

Flat Top Mountain is located in Yancey County, NC. Three different hiking trails travel through woods of poplar, oak and maple. These trails provide beautiful views of the Unaka Mountains, the Nolichucky River Gorge and its sheer rock cliffs. Named for its unique topographical shape, Flat Top Mountain is a series of mountains that level out and appear flat on top, though its elevation is 4,469 feet high. The Devil's Creek and Lost Cove trails are best known for providing access to the Lost Cove…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Flat Top Mountain Area reservable?

Flat Top Mountain Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Flat Top Mountain Area?

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