Buck Knob
2.3 mi
Distance
863 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 12m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Buck Knob unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 914 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 1,180 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 1,093 ft |
Trail Details
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cullowhee, NC · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Wolf Creek Lake Cabins - Windy Hollow Cabin
5.9 mi awayTuckasegee, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Camp Uptown Backwoods
7.7 mi awayTuckasegee, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary
9.1 mi awayMaggie Valley, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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