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5.5 miles of Appalachian Trail reopen after Helene damage near Avery County

A 5.5-mile section of the Appalachian Trail near the North Carolina-Tennessee border has reopened following damage from Hurricane Helene. The reopened section is located at Iron Mountain Gap in the Avery County area.

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