3.3 mi
Distance
1,457 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 46m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Hickory Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail in McDowell County, North Carolina. It is 3.3 miles long and gains 1,457 feet. The nearest town is Old Fort, North Carolina, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 593 ft |
| High point | 1.7 mi | 975 ft |
| End | 3.3 mi | 593 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Old Fort, NC · about 4 mi away
- County:
- McDowell County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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