Smoky Mountain Diner | Appalachian Trail

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Route: Appalachian Trail
Stage: North Carolina and Tennessee
Dish: Breakfast; biscuits with gravy; eggs; bacon

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Address: 70 Lance Ave, Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA
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Phone: Call Smoky Mountain Diner
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Location coordinates: 35.89157600000001, -82.8304972. Use the address above to locate this stop.

Description

Smoky Mountain Diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Hot Springs, where the Appalachian Trail runs through town. Biscuits with gravy, eggs, and bacon are among its breakfast options. The diner closes on Sundays, making the day of arrival worth noting.

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