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Canton, North Carolina
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35°22'12.0"N 82°56'25.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Canton, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Park St toward Church St (36 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on Park St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Sorrells St (404 ft)
- Continue onto Pisgah Dr (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-110 S/Pisgah Dr (5.0 mi)
- Turn right onto US-276 N (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Lake Logan Rd (8.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Srv Rd (0.3 mi)
Ryan
12/7/17 5:49 am
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