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Hike

Fox Den Loop Trail

Ends at Lake James

1.3 mi of trails · 154 ft climb · 1,301 ft high point

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 1.3-mile loop in Pisgah National Forest reaches Lake James.

Elevation

117 ft of gain and 154 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

14.8 mi from the trailhead
Crabtree Falls Campground
Campground · NC

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Mount Mitchell Trail
- Summits Mount Mitchell
- 3,668 ft of climbing
- Camp 3 mi away
5.5 mi one way · 3,668 ft climb
NC · Camp 3 mi away

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Lake JamesDestination
Sandy Cliff OverlookNearby
Lake Channel OverlookNearby

Nearby reading

Linville River
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Morganton, North Carolina)

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: 1.3 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 117 ft
Descent: 154 ft
High point: 1,301 ft
Low point: 1,202 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 35.7306° N · 81.9039° W

Get directions Open the map

14.9 mi from the trailhead

Linville Gorge Info. Cabin

Cabin & lookout · NC

21 mi from you

Black Mountain Crest Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
5,471 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

10.9 mi one way · 5,471 ft climb

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Woody Ridge Trail

Summits Horse Rock
Inside Pisgah National Forest
2,960 ft of climbing

2.4 mi one way · 2,960 ft climb

Pisgah National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4

Summits Beacon Heights
Inside Pisgah National Forest
20,077 ft of climbing

79.8 mi of trails · 20,077 ft climb

Pisgah National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Shortoff

Passes The Chimneys
Inside Pisgah National Forest
2,731 ft of climbing

7.1 mi one way · 2,731 ft climb

Pisgah National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Old Mitchell Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
Camp 3 mi away

1.8 mi one way · 828 ft climb

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today85°67°Patchy Fog
Sun85°65°Patchy Fog
Mon87°64°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue74°60°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed66°58°Rain Showers Likely
Thu71°56°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri72°55°Partly Sunny

Today: Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 1 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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