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Cross the dirt road to the south.
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The trees begin to thin out and you start seeing views of the
surrounding hills to the north along a nice rock bluff and out-
cropping. There is an Alabama Power No Trespassing sign
here. The path is a 2-foot-wide rocky bed and lined with moun-
tain laurel.
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Come to a Y at a sign that points the direction to the tower and
the Smith Mountain / Lakeshore Trail. Take the left fork to the
south (to tower). In less than 0.1 mile, come to another Y at a
sign that points the direction to the boat landing / Island Hop
Trail / Little Smith Mountain Trail (to the right). Take the left fork
to the south. In a few yards climb a set of wooden stairs to the
east, up a rock outcropping.
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Arrive at the top of the mountain, passing a foundation with a
brick chimney. There is a cement bench on the north side. Fol-
low the ridge to the southwest to the fire tower. There is a kiosk
here with a list of climbers and summit toppers and a register
(please sign in). Great views here and, of course, atop the
tower. After exploring, return to the trail (it continues under the
tower to the south).
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Come to a sinkhole in the trail. A short wooden bridge crosses
it. It's best to walk around the hole.
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The trail leaves the outcroppings and ducks back into the
forest. In 100 feet pass a sign showing the direction to the
tower and parking lot. Continue straight to the northeast.
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Arrive back at the trailhead.
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