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North Carolina
Big Scaley
1.6 mi
Distance
388 ft
Gain
41 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Big Scaley
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 388 ft
- Elevation loss
- 388 ft
- Highest point
- 5,090 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,732 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Southern Nantahala Wilderness
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Big Scaley is a 1.60-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 320 feet of elevation gain. This easy-difficulty trail offers a straightforward hiking experience.
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