The monster, whose lair was located on Standing Indian Mountain, would swoop in from the skies and steal children.

Upon discovering the location of the monster's lair, the Cherokee prayed to the Great Spirit for assistance.

The prayers were answered when the Great Spirit destroyed the monster and its lair with thunder and lightning.

[4] From the Deep Gap parking area, it is a 2.5 miles (4.0 km) hike up the Appalachian Trail to the summit.

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