Highest Elevation Overlook - Richland Balsam - elev. 6053' (Milepost 431.0)


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	Highest Elevation Overlook - Richland Balsam - elev. 6053' (Milepost 431.0)

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Overlook Description

This self-guiding trail walks you through the remains of a spruce-fir forest. The highest point of the Parkway is found here at 6053 feet. The overlook gives views of the southern Appalachians. From here the Cowees, Nantahalas and Plott balsams can be seen.

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Overlook description text adapted from selected works by Menasha Ridge Press.

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