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Length: 4.8 miles
Rating: Strenuous
At 5127 feet, Yellow Mountain is one of the highest mountains in the
Highlands Ranger District. On top of Yellow Mountain is the fire tower,
recognized as a National Historic Lookout in 1992. The 360° view from the
top is worth the climb.
The trail from Cole Gap to the top of Yellow Mountain starts at an
elevation of 4300 feet and goes along a ridge of Cole Mountain (4600
feet). There is a short descent before Shortoff (5000 feet) is climbed on
a set of switchbacks. At 4640 feet, Goat Knob is not as high as the
surrounding mountains, but the descent to Yellow Mountain Gap (4120 feet),
and the final climb up to Yellow Mountain (5120 feet) dose make this a
strenuous hike.
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