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North Carolina
Burntrock Ridge
3.5 mi
Distance
1,160 ft
Gain
1h 29m
Time
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Burntrock Ridge
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,160 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,160 ft
- Highest point
- 4,001 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,472 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Burntrock Ridge offers hikers a 3.45-mile out-and-back journey through Tennessee's trail network. This route serves as a connector within a larger system that includes Middle Falls Trail, Big Snowbird Trail, and Sassafras Creek Trail, making it an excellent option for those exploring the broader trail complex. Whether you're seeking a standalone hike or planning to link multiple trails together, Burntrock Ridge provides access to the interconnected pathways of this Tennessee trail system.
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