Haoe Lead

North Carolina

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12.9 mi

Distance

3,646 ft

Gain

5h 49m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 1 h ago · oldest 1 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 1 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 68°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Big climb
Out & back

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Haoe Lead

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Elevation & route

Distance
12.9 mi
Elevation gain
3,646 ft
Elevation loss
3,646 ft
Highest point
5,279 ft
Lowest point
3,406 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Not allowed
Surface
Natural

Source for bikes, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Haoe Lead is a 12.93-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that serves as a connector within a larger trail network. This route links to the Benton MacKaye Trail, Slickrock Trail, and Hangover Lead trail, making it an excellent choice for hikers looking to explore multiple trail systems in the region. Whether you're tackling the full distance or using it as a gateway to adjacent trails, Haoe Lead offers access to Tennessee's interconnected backcountry.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
3,456 ft
High point
5,279 ft
Total climbing
3,646 ft
Total descent
3,646 ft
Steepest stretch
27% grade around mile 2.8 on the way out
Length (round trip)
13 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for National Forests in North Carolina as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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