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North Carolina
Clifftop Nature
1.2 mi
Distance
677 ft
Gain
44 min
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 9 h ago · oldest 9 h
problem: Agency alerts
43 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 9 h ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 65°F / low 59°F, 100% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather9 h ago
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 677 ft
- Elevation loss
- 677 ft
- Highest point
- 3,841 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,410 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Clifftop Nature is a 1.19-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 694 feet of elevation gain.
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