Yellow Mountain
Hike Number: 373
Area Location: Nantahala National Forest
Trailhead Location: Jct NC1538 & NC4535 Cole Gap
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 4,150 / 5,140
Total Elevation Gain: 2,900
Total Elevation Descent: 2,900
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0373.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0373.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0373.gpx
Trail Description: Hike Cowee Mtns and ascend three peaks going in and two on the way back. Hiking around 4600 foot Goat Knob avoids a 200 foot bushwhack..
Topos: Highlands, Glenville
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Waynesville Rest Stop on US 23/74
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 125
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to US 23/74 S to Exit 85; NC 107 S to US 64 W to Shortoff Church Rd. (SR 1538)
Notes: Good winter views over entire hike. Views from the Yellow Mtn observation tower are great year-round.
Hike History: A0403, A0603, A0804