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Winding Stair Gap to Siler Bald via Appalachian Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
North Carolina

Winding Stair Gap to Siler Bald via Appalachian Trail

Franklin, North Carolina

9.4 mi

Distance

3,054 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 8m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Winding Stair Gap to Siler Bald trail via the Appalachian Trail is a challenging 9.4-mile out-and-back hike near Franklin, North Carolina. This trail offers a rigorous ascent with an elevation gain of approximately 3,054 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 5,187 feet. Hikers can enjoy the classic Appalachian Mountain terrains, which include dense forests and open balds, providing opportunities for stunning panoramic views.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainexposed ridgeline

Elevation Profile

Min:1,129 ft
Max:1,581 ft
931 ft
931 ft
1,129 ft1,280 ft1,430 ft1,581 ft0.0 mi2.4 mi4.7 mi7.1 mi9.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingmountain viewsbald summit

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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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