Flat Top Mountain
The Flat Top Mountain course starts at Bass Lake is a quite challenging 9.53 miles. Getting back down to Bass Lake includes an extra quarter mile through the Cone Cemetary.
The run from Bass Lake to fire tower and back is 9.53 miles.
In .37 mile you should cross over a bridge with stone side rails. That is where you should go UP the trail on the right not the trail by the lake.
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In a half mile you should go straight. Do not take the trail to the right that goes to the Apple Barn.
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The next turn is .73 mile up the trail. It is critical that you make the sharp left turn to go up toward the Manor House
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The next turn is a very steep but short hill to the right.
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At the top of that steep hill you should turn right and pass in front of the Carriage House.
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Just after the Carriage House you will see the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trail will take you to a short tunnel under the parkway.
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After You go through the tunnel under the parkway you go right UP the hill.
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Climb the Fire Tower and enjoy the view as you take a short break.
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View from fire tower atop of Flattop Mountain
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Traditionally on the way down from Flat Top, runners take an extra quarter mile loop and as they pass the grave site they say "Thank You Moses". A hat tip or salute is also appropriate.
That quarter mile loop is included in the 9.53 total. |
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