Hike

Kongscut Mountain Trail

Passes Kongscut Mountain

2.2 mi out & back · 514 ft gain · 804 ft high point · Easy

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About this hike

This trail ascends Kongscut Mountain, climbing 514 feet past viewpoints along the ridge.

Elevation

514 ft of gain round trip.

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Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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- 1,610 ft of climbing
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Out: 110 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

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.

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About this hike

Elevation

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Highlights

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Blue-Orange Trail

Joshua's Trust

White Trail

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Yellow Trail

Nature Trail

Ridge Trail

Red Trail

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