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Backcountry Trail

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3.9 mi out & back · 995 ft gain · 4,566 ft high point · Moderate

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About this hike

This out and back trail climbs 995 feet to a high point of 4,566 feet in North Carolina near Elk Knob State Park.

Elevation

995 ft of gain round trip.

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The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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14.0 mi from the trailhead
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
Campground · NC

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Out: 850 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointNearby · 1.7 mi in

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

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Today59°51°Sunny
Wed60°57°Rain Showers Likely
Thu64°53°Light Rain
Fri62°46°Chance Rain Showers
Sat56°42°Mostly Sunny
Sun54°38°Mostly Sunny
Mon48°36°Slight Chance Light Rain

Today: Sunny · wind 7 to 10 mph S

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Backcountry Trail

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Johns River Road Backcountry Camping

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