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North Carolina

Beacon Heights Trail

0.4 mi

Distance

147 ft

Gain

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.4 mi
Elevation gain
147 ft
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About this trail

Beacon Heights Trail is a short out-and-back hike in North Carolina covering 0.74 miles with 147 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward path to Beacon Heights, offering views of the surrounding landscape.

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