Charles Bunion

Charles Bunion is a large rock offering a magnificent view of the Smoky Mountains. It is accessible via the Appalachian Trail. The quickest route to Charlie is from Hwy 441 at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It's a five mile hike one way.



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Distance from downtown Greenville: 123 miles.

Map to trailhead at Newfound Gap.

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