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Backcountry Trail

Hiking Very easy Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 4.15 km
Elevation gain 155 m
Elevation loss 413 m
Altitude minimum 1176 m
Altitude maximum 1403 m
Altitude Start 1403 m
Altitude End 1178 m
Estimated hiking time 1 h 30 min
Difficulty Very easy

4.15 km loop hiking starting from Elk Knob. Elevation gain is 155 m, with altitude ranging from 1176 m to 1403 m. Estimated time: 1 h 30 min. Starting town: Elk Knob (North Carolina, États-Unis).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 115 m across 920 m, with an average slope of 12.5%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 3.69 km): +77 m over 720 m, average slope 10.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 5.18 km): +38 m over 200 m, average slope 19.0%

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