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Hike

Craggy Gardens Trail

Ends at a viewpoint

0.9 mi of trails · 555 ft climb · 5,680 ft high point

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This trail network at Craggy Gardens reaches viewpoints including Craggy Dome Scenic Overlook, gaining 555 feet.

Elevation

555 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

9.6 mi from the trailhead
Briar Bottom Group Campground
Campground · NC

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

9 mi from you
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.

ViewpointDestination
Craggy Dome Scenic Overlook (MP 364.5)Destination
Bearpen KnobNearby
Lower OverlookNearby
Craggy PinnacleNearby
Craggy Pinnacle SummitNearby
Craggy Dome Overlook (MP 364.1)Nearby
Craggy KnobNearby

Nearby reading

Great Craggy Mountains

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: 0.9 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 555 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 5,680 ft
Low point: 5,245 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 35.6994° N · 82.3801° W

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9.6 mi from the trailhead

Black Mountain Campground

Campground · NC

10.3 mi from the trailhead

Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)

Campground · NC

11 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

Old Mitchell Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
Camp 3 mi away

1.8 mi one way · 828 ft climb

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Buncombe Horse Range Trail

Passes Chestnut Knob
Inside Pisgah National Forest
3,383 ft of climbing

17.1 mi one way · 3,383 ft climb

Pisgah National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Old Mitchell Toll Road

Summits Rainbow Mountain
2,350 ft of climbing

9.7 mi one way · 2,350 ft climb

NC · Camp 6 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

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

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Tue64°53°Areas Of Fog
Wed55°47°Rain Showers Likely
Thu52°48°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri56°44°Mostly Sunny
Sat57°43°Sunny
Sun57°44°Sunny
Mon60°Mostly Sunny

Tue: Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly