9.3 mi
Distance
2,480 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 2m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Foothills Trail A8 - A9 is an out-and-back trail in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 9.3 miles long and gains 2,480 feet. The nearest town is Cashiers, North Carolina, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 803 ft |
| High point | 2.0 mi | 1,006 ft |
| End | 9.3 mi | 803 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cashiers, NC · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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