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Max Patch is only the beginning. There are over 250 trails in the Pisgah National Forest.
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To the west, Max Patch borders the Cherokee National Forest.
Walking Distance
There are several sections of the Appalachian Trail near Max Patch which are easily accessible, such as Lemon Gap and Brown Gap (pictured). These areas are a short distance from Max Patch and can be used as a starting location for Max Patch hikers wishing to see more of the Appalachian Trail. Each site is approximately 3.6 miles from Max Patch in either direction, with Lemon Gap to the north and Brown Gap to the south. The Max Patch Loop Trail also connects to the AT, and the Buckeye Ridge Trail can be reached from Max Patch. (Image: Robert Campbell)
Max Patch (circled) is a short drive from dozens of trails and activities. For more info on the Pisgah or Cherokee National Forests, you can also download the National Forest and Grasslands Explorer App. Click here for a full list of trails in the Appalachian Ranger District with information and directions. Always remember to Leave No Trace and recreate responsibly. Map courtesy of USFS