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"Hiked Appalachian Trail from Unicoi Gap to Blue Mountain peak. (On return hiked abandoned forest service road from gap by campsite to Cut Locust Gap and bushwhacked to the peaks on either side. Both peaks were covered in briers as was the road.) The Appalachian Trail west of Unicoi Gap up Blue Mountain is similar to the east side up Rocky Mountain, but footing is a little easier on the west side allowing for a faster pace. Both sides feature 1000-ft+ elevation gain for a good workout. Both sides are covered in trees with no views, but in the winter an occasional break between the branches allows a peek at another peak.
P.S. Rocky Mountain has three nice vistas on the Appalachian Trail just beyond peak coming from Unicoi Gap. See photos at my second Rocky Mountain summit." — davidensley • Dec 22, 2020