Shortoff
7.5 mi
Distance
922 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 57m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Shortoff unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,029 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 1,077 ft |
| End | 7.4 mi | 550 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crossnore, NC · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Burke County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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