Charlies Bunion
Charlies Bunion
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DrKahless
Shakespeare, Canada266 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
three families.....3 kids ~9, 5 adults 43 - 57. overall a moderate hike. some elevation gain to deal with and the weather can be warm. scenery spectacular. there is a rustic shelter on the way you can book if needed.

great group outing rewarded with pizza, soda and beer after.
Written 2 October 2023
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snpkelley
Uniontown, OH490 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
This is our favorite hike in the park so far. The hike is moderate- not too difficult and the rewards at the end are stunning. It took us 5 hours but we ate at the bunion and took our time.
Written 26 August 2023
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Rick_The_Builder
North Wales - UK287 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Spectacular views.

We are not used to walking through endless trees, so when we reached Charlies Bunion and actually had some views (of more trees) it made it all the more special.
Written 5 October 2022
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ttiottn1
Ohio361 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
We are in our 50s/60s and experienced hikers. Though most sources rate this trail as "moderate" we rate it "hard/strenuous". We think it's harder than Alum Cave to Mt LeConte. Once we got to Charlies Bunion on a Monday afternoon it was crowded so we did not get to enjoy the view; too many people. The Ice Water Spring shelter was great to stop and have lunch and/or just take a break. Got to chat with many others at the shelter and with a couple people staying the night (we did not spend the night). The trailhead is one of the few with "lots" of parking so getting there at 10:45am we had no problem getting a parking spot; can't say that for most trailheads. If you have nothing else to do or all other trailheads are full, and you want a hard hike 8 miles RT, it's worth a try.
Written 30 September 2022
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Andy C
222 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
Challenging hike to this great lookout point. Definitely worth the time and energy. Do yourself a favor and buy some nice hiking boots and socks. We passed so many people sitting on the side of the trail with their shoes off and nursing their blisters. Overall we loved the terrain and the beautiful scenery.
Written 15 November 2021
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Cherry_Wonderdog
New England3,155 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Sorry to be blunt, but the 1.7 mile stretch of the Appalachian trail from Newfound Gap to the Sweet Heifer Creek Trail was a complete waste of our time. It offered the worst scenery and least amount of interest and excitement of all the hikes we took during our weekend stay in the Great Smoky Mountains spanning both Tennessee and North Carolina.
Written 2 November 2021
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN3,477 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Solo
8 mile round trip hike to Charlie’s Bunion from Newfound Gap along the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately it was pretty socked in with fog which didn’t lift until the mid afternoon despite forecast of a bright sunny day. Limited views when I reached Charlie’s Bunion. I included a hike to the Jump off trail that takes you to the top of Mount Kephart offering maybe even better views.
Written 2 October 2021
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marienjnj
new york280 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
The view is worth the hike. It took us about 3.5 hours out and back and we
Spent about 45 minutes eating lunch and enjoying the view. This is a fairly easy to moderate hike. Conditions are wet and muddy. You will be
Rewarded with 250 degree views of the Smoky’s. Go straight up the Appalachian trail. Typical terrain for At rocky and wet. We arrived at 830 and there was plenty of parking. Take your pic at the Tennessee North Carolina border.
Written 11 August 2021
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sun
Orwell, Ohio17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Didn't realize how out of shape I was. But we all made it to the top. And it was definitely worth it. The trail is not easy. There are a lot of uneven areas where you are stepping up and over roots and rocks. And it's mostly uphill of course. It's about 8 miles round trip. And you definitely feel it the next day if you aren't used to hiking.
Written 1 August 2021
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DoctormomStow
Stow, OH453 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Great hike which takes place on a portion of the Appalachian trail. We went at a decent pace & it took under 4 hours total with time to sit & enjoy the view. Portions of the trail are on an incline & traverse a wet creek bed. The view includes alot of evergreens so there was not much color but is still a great panoramic view. There is a restroom at the trailhead. Get to the parking lot early as it is a popular lookout point.
Written 9 November 2020
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