Scenic AVL #7: Scott Mountain
Moderate 5-mile trail hike with about 800 feet of elevation gain on the Pisgah Forest Access Road near Candler. Participants meet at Lake Hills Church to condense cars due to limited trailhead parking, then head out at a steady pace.
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