Chunky Gal Trail

Hike Name: Chunky Gal Trail Location: west NC Length: 50- in and out Submitted by: Lenny Chew Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more North Carolina trail reviews North Carolina national parks North Carolina state parks
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Description
The southern terminus of this somewhat remote trail is off the AT, about 3 miles south of Deep Gap in the Nantahala National Forest. I was out there aroung the end of June to early July 04. The trail is not heavily traveled. There were some fairly overgrown sections. I had the trail guide by J. Ray and M. Skove. I would have gotten lost without it. Their trail guides have a high degree of detail and are very accurate.The Chunky Gal Trail ends at Tusquittee Bald and intersects the Fires Creek Rim Trail. It has a few difficult elevation changes, eg. 3000 ft in 2 miles from Bob Allison Campground to Tusquittee Bald. I saw one black bear, one wolf, one garter snake, no people at all. My rating of 3 for this hike was heavily influenced by the heavy rains and severe winds I had to endure for good part of the trek. I'd like to go back when the weather is better and finish exploring the Fires Creek area.

Directions to Hike
go to Deep Gap off of hwy 64, about 15 miles west of Franklin NC. At Deep Gap, take the AT south for 3 miles. The Chunky Gal Trail goes off to the right (north)

Contact Information
Tusquittee Ranger District

Nantahala National Forest
Route 1 Box 16A
Robbinsville, NC 28771
phone: (828) 257- 4200

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