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North Carolina
Forest Discovery
2.4 mi
Distance
187 ft
Gain
1h 1m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Forest Discovery
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 187 ft
- Elevation loss
- 383 ft
- Highest point
- 3,487 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,290 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Forest Discovery is an easy loop trail in North Carolina covering 2.42 miles with 406 feet of elevation gain.
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