Food along the Appalachian Trail
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Route
Appalachian Trail
Stage
North Carolina and Tennessee
Dish
Eggs, potatoes, bacon

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Contact and location

Address
13077 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713

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Location coordinates: 35.3312301, -83.5922677. Use the address above to locate this stop.

Description

River's End Restaurant serves breakfast and other meals beside the Nantahala River at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Breakfast includes eggs, potatoes, and bacon, alongside other restaurant offerings. It is a meal stop for Appalachian Trail hikers after the Smokies, before the route continues north through western North Carolina.

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Last checked August 27, 2026

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