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Purgatory Mountain via North Carolina Zoo
ModerateOut and Back

Purgatory Mountain via North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, North Carolina

1.8 mi

Distance

256 ft

Elev. Gain

42m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The zoo is in the Uwharrie Mountains, near the geographic center of the state. It is the largest walk-through zoo in the world. It has more than 1,600 animals from more than 250 species. There is a hiking trail at the north end of the parking lot.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:234 ft
Max:290 ft
78 ft
78 ft
234 ft253 ft271 ft290 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.9 mi1.3 mi1.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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