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Hike

Fork Ridge Trail

Passes Deep Creek Gap
2,863 ft of climbing

5.0 mi one way · 2,863 ft climb · 5,889 ft high point

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Fork Ridge Trail ascends 2,863 feet over 5.0 miles to reach 5,889 feet. The one-way route passes Deep Creek Gap.

Elevation

36 ft of gain and 2,863 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.9 mi from the trailhead
Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Campground · TN

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Alum Cave Trail
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Deep Creek GapAlong the way · 4.6 mi in
Mount CollinsNearby · 0.2 mi in
Mount Collins ViewpointNearby · 0.2 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 36 ft
Descent: 2,863 ft
High point: 5,889 ft
Low point: 3,063 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Camps within 15 mi: 20
Trailhead: 35.5907° N · 83.4697° W

Get directions Open the map

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Cove Mountain Trail

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2,988 ft of climbing
Camp 2 mi away

8.6 mi one way · 2,988 ft climb

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Baxter Creek Trail

Summits Mount Sterling
4,156 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

6.0 mi one way · 4,156 ft climb

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Chimney Tops Trail

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1,317 ft of climbing
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TN · Camp 4 mi away

Fighting Creek Nature Trail

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Little Greenbrier Trail

Ends at Wear Cove Gap
2,004 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

4.3 mi one way · 2,004 ft climb

TN · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today75°60°Mostly Sunny
Fri74°59°Mostly Sunny
Sat73°58°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun72°58°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon72°57°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue70°56°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed67°54°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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