Characterized by a picturesque steep-sided outcrop just beneath the summit, Charlies Bunion offers expansive, breathtaking mountain views. Leave the traffic noise and hubbub behind and walk along the narrow ridge crest tunneling through deep conifers to reach this bare-rock mountain peak, which rises 1,696 m (5,565 ft) above sea level. Wear sturdy shoes and watch your footing. In addition to 488 m (1,600 ft) elevation change, plenty of roots, jagged rocks, and steep drop-offs make this hike quite challenging. If you feel like resting on your way up or back down, stop at the Icewater shelter. Work out when and for how long to visit Charlies Bunion and other Great Smoky Mountains National Park attractions using our handy Great Smoky Mountains National Park day trip planning tool.
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Charlies Bunion reviews
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Challenging hike to this great lookout point. Definitely worth the time and energy. Do yourself a favor and buy some nice hiking boots and socks. We passed so many people sitting on the side of the...
Challenging hike to this great lookout point. Definitely worth the time and energy. Do yourself a favor and buy some nice hiking boots and socks. We passed so many people sitting on the side of the... more »
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8 mile round trip hike to Charlie’s Bunion from Newfound Gap along the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately it was pretty socked in with fog which didn’t lift until the mid afternoon despite forecast of..... more
8 mile round trip hike to Charlie’s Bunion from Newfound Gap along the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately it was pretty socked in with fog which didn’t lift until the mid afternoon despite forecast of..... more »
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Beautiful but some trash. Found a sword.
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Beautiful views across the great state of TN from the Appalachia Trail.
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