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Scouts hiking to Coontree
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Coontree Loop Trailhead & Finish: Coontree Picnic Area Blaze Color: Blue Hiking Distance: 3.7 miles Difficulty: Moderate Time Allowance: 2 hours Elevation Change: 970 ft USGS Map: Shining Rock |
Trail Description: Coontree picnic area is located on US 276 and is well marked. The trail starts on the other side of US 276 from the parking area, blue blazes. Caution; heavy traffic on US 276. .2 mile the trail forks, take the trail to the right. At the ridge Coontree Loop joins with the Bennett Gap Trail, red blazes. Turn left onto this trail. In approximately .5 mile Coontree Loop breaks off Bennett Gap to the left. Follow Coontree Loop to the bottom of the mountain. The trail meets back at the fork; follow it to the picnic area. Several connector trails make longer hikes possible. |
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