(Aug 22) Max Patch is a 4,600-foot mountain that was cleared and used as pasture in the 1800s. Today, it's a 350-acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360-degree views. You can drive most of the way with a short hike to be rewarded with amazing views!
It's on the North Carolina-Tennessee Border in Madison County, North Carolina and Cocke County, Tennessee. It is a major landmark along the Tennessee/North Carolina section of the Appalachian Trail, although its summit is located in North Carolina.
One of the many great views from the top.
We have chairs (or a picnic blanket if you prefer) and a picnic backpack you can borrow, bring a picnic lunch, and a bottle of wine to enjoy along with the great views!
On the way back down.
If you just want to hike to the summit of Max Patch Mountain (and you do!), take the moderate, 1.4 mile Short Loop trail. For a more all-inclusive experience, continue another mile on the Long Loop trail, which passes through some forested areas as well as meadows lower down with awesome views back up to the top. The trails on Max Patch are well-signed and well-developed.
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