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North Carolina

Clifftop Vista

3.5 mi

Distance

529 ft

Gain

1h 28m

Time

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  • Inside National Forests in North Carolina

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.5 mi
Elevation gain
529 ft
Elevation loss
616 ft
Highest point
3,920 ft
Lowest point
3,421 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service
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About this trail

Clifftop Vista is a 3.46-mile loop trail in Tennessee that offers hikers a complete circular route. This trail is part of the Clifftop Vista Nature Trail system, providing access to a connected network of paths for extended exploration.

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