A scenic, high elevation hiking trail through alpine type forest high in Mount Mitchell State Park in North carolina, The trail meanders through thic

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A scenic, high elevation hiking trail through alpine type forest high in Mount Mitchell State Park in North carolina, The trail meanders through thick trees, dappled sunlight, rocks, decaying logs, moss and a variety of lichen

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Location: Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina, USA
Photo credit: © Judith Bicking / Alamy / Afripics
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