Rich Mountain - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Rich Mountain
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Boone, NC
Rating:
Directions:	From Boone, NC N on Hwy 421 ... just before TN/NC state line, turn right on Rich Mountain Rd. Go about 3 miles gravel road to Rich Mountain Gap dividing Rich Mtn from Snake Mtn to north.
Total Hike Distance:	4.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts:	Rich Mountain Gap
Hike Ends:	Tater Hill Rd.
Trails Used:	Bush Whack, Rich Mtn Bald and Tater Hill
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Springs
Management:	None
Contact Information:	Private property. Trail starts in open hunting area. Owner seems ok with individual hikers crossing property.
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Video of Hike at http://sn.im/rich-mountain Rich Mtn Gap to Rich Mtn Bald Summit elevation change is approx 1000 feet, 1 hour casual climb. Then hike is basically downhill, 1 hour to Tater Hill across bald with wonderful long-range views to west. From Tater Hill and two residences, follow dirt/gravel road down to Tater hill Road. Meet ride at Tater hill Estates (all these names are actual).

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