Appalachian Trail - Max Patch

Max Patch Mountain
Near Del Rio, TN

Max Patch is a grassy bald, which offers 360°. views. The elevation of the peak is 429 ft. It is in Haywood County, N.C., but is less than a mile from the Tennessee state line. The Appalachian Trail crosses it at its peak. Detailed information is available here.

Directions:
In a backpacking trip, a hiker would likely summit Max Patch after starting somewhere else on the Appalachian Trail. However, it is easily reachable by car. There are multiple ways to get there, but the easiest way from Oak Ridge is to take I-40 to the Harmon's Den exit. Follow the signs to the parking area.

For more detailed directions to this location: Click here to go to Yahoo! Maps