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Tricorner Knob
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mountain in North Carolina, United States of America
Tricorner Knob is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains, located in the southeastern United States. It has an elevation of 6,120 feet (1,870 m), with 160 feet (49 m) of clean prominence. The Appalachian and Balsam Mountain trails intersect near the mountain's summit, making Tricorner Knob the great crossroads of the eastern Smokies.
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Balsam Mountain Trail, Swain County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.69557, -83.25416
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