Lemon Gap to Max Patch
Hike Number: 89
Area Location: Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: Lemon Gap
Trailend Location: Max Patch
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 11
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 3,500 / 4,600
Total Elevation Gain: 1,800
Total Elevation Descent: 1,800
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0089.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0089.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0089.gpx
Trail Description: Beautiful foliage and panoramic views from atop Max Patch one of the famous balds..
Topos: Hot Springs
Special Features: 360* Panoramic View, wildflowers
Flower Season: Early June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pilot Truck Stop, I40 at Exit 24
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 75
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to exit 7; right on Harmon Den Rd. to Max Patch parking lot.
Notes: This hike may also be done as a one-way shuttle trip from Max Patch to Lemon Gap; This section of AT is famous for trillium flowers in late April.
Hike History: A0402, A0602, W0604, A0702