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North and South Old Mac Mountain Loop route map
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Tennessee

North and South Old Mac Mountain Loop

Wartburg, Tennessee

8.0 mi

Distance

3,330 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 39m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The North and South Old Mac Mountain Loop is an 8-mile loop trail located near Wartburg, Tennessee. With an elevation gain of 3,330 feet, this trail promises a challenging hike, featuring significant rises and falls as it traverses the mountain landscape. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of approximately 3,300 feet and descends to a minimum of about 1,408 feet above sea level, offering hikers a rugged mountain experience in the heart of Tennessee.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:429 ft
Max:1,006 ft
1,015 ft
1,015 ft
429 ft621 ft814 ft1,006 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi6.0 mi8.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

mountain views

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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.

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