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Mountains-to-Sea Trail climb

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail climb

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail climb

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Please check local regulations for: Pisgah National Forest

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    Location: Mcdowell County, North Carolina, United States

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    1. Mountains-to-Sea Trail to the North Fork of the Catawba River — Pisgah National Forest

    12.6km

    03:48

    340m

    340m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    2. Hiking loop from Glen Alpine

    4.99km

    01:34

    140m

    140m

    Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    June 20, 2023

    There are many trails in the area, but this section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is the best bang for your buck. The trail climbs in elevation and travels through a Catawba Rhododendron forest with scattered views of Woods Mountain to the west.

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      Distance 1.42 km

      Uphill 130 m

      Downhill 30 m

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      Location: Mcdowell County, North Carolina, United States

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