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North Carolina
Central Loop
6.3 mi
Distance
139 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Central Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 139 ft
- Highest point
- 2,037 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,923 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Central Loop is a 6.29-mile loop trail located in North Carolina with a hard difficulty rating.
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