Norton Mill
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.4 mi
Distance
937 ft
Gain
55 min
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 12 h ago · oldest 13 h
problem: Agency alerts
43 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 13 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 68°F / low 54°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather12 h ago
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Norton Mill
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 937 ft
- Elevation loss
- 937 ft
- Highest point
- 3,077 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,670 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Norton Mill is a 2.41-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that offers access to the scenic Chattooga River system. This straightforward route takes you there and back, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a manageable day hike with river connectivity.
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