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Trail Junction

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Trail Junction

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Pisgah National Forest

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    April 4, 2023

    Hiking

    There is a sign here that marks the split between Star Gap Trail and Heartbreak Ridge Trail. Heartbreak Ridge Trail journeys north and gains elevation quickly, while Star Gap Trail remains more mellow and journeys a short ways further to the east.

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    1. Heartbreak Ridge Trail

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    Hike the difficult Heartbreak Ridge Trail in Pisgah National Forest, a 10.5-mile route with 3067 feet of elevation gain.

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    Elevation 810 m

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    Location: Mcdowell County, North Carolina, United States

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