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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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