Choga
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.8 mi
Distance
921 ft
Gain
1h 20m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 11 h ago · oldest 12 h
problem: Agency alerts
40 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 12 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 68°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather11 h ago
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Choga
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Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 921 ft
- Elevation loss
- 921 ft
- Highest point
- 3,631 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,490 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Choga is an easy out-and-back trail in North Carolina covering 2.83 miles with 792 feet of elevation gain.
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