Difficult
Fork Mountain Loop Trail [CLOSED]
Waynesville, North Carolina
18.2 mi
Distance
5,679 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 24m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
Climb through the woods and see the plants and trees. Some sections of the trail were not cleared from blow downs.
Trail Details
Loop
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:890 ft
Max:1,737 ft
1,731 ft
1,731 ft
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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