19.5 mi
Distance
5,630 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 41m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Buncombe Horse Trail is an out-and-back trail in Mount Mitchell State Park, managed by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 20 miles long and gains 5,630 feet. The nearest town is Montreat, North Carolina, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,997 ft |
| High point | 19.4 mi | 2,007 ft |
| End | 19.5 mi | 1,997 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Mount Mitchell State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Montreat, NC · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Yancey County, NC
- Jurisdiction:
- Mount Mitchell State Park · North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(828) 867-4000
- Address:2388 N.C. 128, Burnsville, NC 28714 · NC
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Mount Mitchell State Park
0.6 mi awayMount Mitchell State Park
Burnsville, NC
Reservable
Briar Bottom Group Campground
2.6 mi awayBurnsville, NC
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Usually has openings · 10% No Service
Black Mountain Campground
2.6 mi awayBurnsville, NC
Check official pricing41 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
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