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Shut-In Trail National Trail USGS Map: Dunsmore Mtn. The Shut-In Trail follows the historical route built by George Vanderbilt from the French Broad River to his Buck Spring hunting lodge. It was probably named for the many rhododendron thickets through which it passes. Turn off the Blue Ridge Parkway ramp at the junction of NC 191 and immediately turn left onto a dirt road (Forest Service Road 479) go .3 mile and take the first road to the left and continue for .1 mile to a parking lot. Here there should be a trail head sign for the Mountain to Sea Trail. The Shut-In Trail follows the Mtn. To Sea Trail. This hike is a strenuous climb from 2000 ft to 5000 ft with a length of 16.3 miles to the top near Mount Pisgah. |
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