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Shut-In Trail (Bent Creek to Lance Mountain)

Shut-In Trail (Bent Creek to Lance Mountain)

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Shut-In Trail (Bent Creek to Lance Mountain)

Name: Shut-In Trail (Bent Creek to Lance Mountain)
Rating: 2

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

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Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Shut-In Trail: North to South to Little Pisgah Mountain — Pisgah National Forest

27.1km

10:30

1,340m

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Hiking loop from Bent Creek

10.5km

03:54

340m

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

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Jamie S.

July 5, 2024

The Shut-In Trail in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina is a historic trail that spans 16.3 miles from near Asheville to Mount Pisgah. Originally constructed around 1890 by George W. Vanderbilt, the trail ascends the Pisgah Ridge and links various overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mostly used for day hikes due to camping restrictions, it is also part of the annual Shut-In Ridge Run. The trail intersects with the Mountains to Sea Trail and has multiple access points for convenient entry. Many will shuttle cars and hike the long, scenic ridge line in one day as a one-way trail. This particular section traverses from the start of the Shut-In Trail by Bent Creek to Lance Mountain, one of the minor peaks near the northern end of the trail.

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Distance 3.67 km

Uphill 280 m

Downhill 60 m

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Tuesday 11 November

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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Shut-In Trail (Bent Creek to Lance Mountain)

1. Shut-In Trail: North to South to Little Pisgah Mountain — Pisgah National Forest

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