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Albert Mountain is a prominent peak in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest, rising about 5,200 feet in the Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Trail crosses its summit, making it the trail’s 100-mile mark and a notable destination for hikers, especially from nearby Bearpen Gap. The mountain preserves local family history through its name, taken from Albert Siler, with nearby landmarks also honoring his relatives. Its best-known feature is the fire tower on the summit: a log lookout stood here by 1942, and a 55-foot steel tower built in 1951 replaced abandoned lookouts on nearby peaks while also serving fire detection needs.
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North Carolina · United States