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1. Blue Ridge Pinnacle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Allison Ridge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Big Cataloochee Mountain

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4. Scaly Mountain

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5. Snake Mountain

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6. Silers Bald

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7. Sylva Pinnacle

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8. Brushy Knob

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9. Hanging Rock

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10. Mount Jefferson

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11. The Chimneys

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12. Three Top Mountain

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13. Craggy Dome

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14. Rocky Face Mountain

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15. Little Pisgah

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16. Yellow Buck Mountain

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17. Buzzard Roost

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18. Graybeard Mountain

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19. Occoneechee Mountain

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20. Narrows Knob

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21. Bullhead Mountain

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22. Dogback Mountain

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23. Shortoff Mountain Linville

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The state of North Carolina is home to the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The mountains in these ranges vary in height and difficulty, and offer visitors the chance to explore different parks, cities, and communities within the state. From a drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, which will wow visitors with its breathtaking views and beauty, to rock climbing on one of the sheer cliff faces of the peaks above Linville Gorge, North Carolina is home to some truly spectacular sights and activities that are definitely not to be missed.

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