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Andrews Bald is a short, moderate hike from Clingmans Dome, and it’s a great place with a fantastic view. Balds are high-elevation grassy meadows. Most of the trail is shaded, but here’s an open part of the trail, followed by a taste of the view, in a couple of pictures shot by Kelseah Lawson.<\/p>\n

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image courtesy of Kelseah Lawson<\/p><\/div>\n

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image courtesy of Kelseah Lawson<\/p><\/div>\n

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