Fork Mountain
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
14.0 mi
Distance
4,008 ft
Gain
6h 28m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 23 h ago · oldest 1 d
problem: Agency alerts
46 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 1 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 68°F / low 61°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike
OpenWeather23 h ago
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Fork Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 14.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,008 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,008 ft
- Highest point
- 5,740 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,125 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Fork Mountain offers a 14.02-mile out-and-back adventure on gravel surface in Tennessee. This trail connects to the broader Pocahontas Trail #263 and Kennison Mountain Trail system, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking to explore multiple routes in the area.
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