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North Carolina

Birkhead Mountain Trail

3.6 mi

Distance

1,029 ft

Gain

1h 25m

Time

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,029 ft
Elevation loss
1,029 ft
Highest point
988 ft
Lowest point
663 ft
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About this trail

Birkhead Mountain Trail is a 7.28-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina with 1,029 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 988 feet.

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