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Hike

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1

Summits Kuwohi
10,453 ft of climbing

45.5 mi one way · 10,453 ft climb · 6,644 ft high point

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 reaches Kuwohi and Kuwohi Tower over 45.5 miles with 10,453 feet of climb to 6,644 feet. The route passes Deep Creek Gap, Mount Collins, and multiple overlooks.

Elevation

10,453 ft of gain and 9,656 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.7 mi from the trailhead
Spence Cabin
Campground · TN

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Kuwohi TowerDestination · 45.5 mi in
KuwohiDestination · 45.5 mi in
Soco Gap Overlook (MP 455.5)Along the way · 4.1 mi in
Bunches GapAlong the way · 8.4 mi in
Ballhoot Scar Overlook (MP 467.4)Along the way · 16.6 mi in
Ballhoot Scar OverlookAlong the way · 16.7 mi in
Raven Fork Overlook (MP 467.9)Along the way · 17.1 mi in
Oconaluftee River OverlookAlong the way · 17.6 mi in
Deep Creek GapAlong the way · 37.2 mi in
Mount CollinsAlong the way · 42.5 mi in
Mount Collins ViewpointAlong the way · 42.5 mi in
Mount LoveAlong the way · 44.8 mi in

Nearby reading

Kuwohi

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: 45.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 10,453 ft
Descent: 9,656 ft
High point: 6,644 ft
Low point: 1,998 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Camps within 15 mi: 21
Trailhead: 35.5630° N · 83.4987° W

Get directions Open the map

7.8 mi from the trailhead

Deep Creek Group Camp

Campground · NC

7.8 mi from the trailhead

Appalachian Clubhouse

Campground · TN

6 mi from you

Alum Cave Trail

Summits Cliff Top
2,828 ft of climbing
Camp 5 mi away

5.0 mi of trails · 2,828 ft climb

TN · Camp 5 mi away

Cove Mountain Trail

Ends at Cataract Falls
2,988 ft of climbing
Camp 2 mi away

8.6 mi one way · 2,988 ft climb

TN · Camp 2 mi away

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

NC · Camp under a mile away

Chimney Tops Trail

Summits Chimney Tops
1,317 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

1.8 mi one way · 1,317 ft climb

TN · Camp 4 mi away

Fighting Creek Nature Trail

Ends at Cataract Falls
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Camp 2 mi away

0.2 mi one way · Moderate

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp 2 mi away

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

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&TNo signal
T-Mobile5G · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today75°59°Sunny
Thu77°61°Sunny
Fri76°60°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat75°59°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun74°59°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon73°58°Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue71°57°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Sunny · wind 5 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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