Backcountry Trail

Hiking Very easy Elk Knob, North Carolina
Directions to trailhead
Distance4.15 km
Elevation gain202 m
Elevation loss423 m
Estimated time1 h 20 min
Altitude maximum1403 m
Altitude minimum1176 m
TypeOut & back
DifficultyVery easy
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About this trail

4.15 km loop hiking starting from Elk Knob.

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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