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North Carolina
Fork Mountain
14.0 mi
Distance
4,008 ft
Gain
6h 28m
Time
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Fork Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 14.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,008 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,008 ft
- Highest point
- 5,740 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,125 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Fork Mountain offers a 14.02-mile out-and-back adventure on gravel surface in Tennessee. This trail connects to the broader Pocahontas Trail #263 and Kennison Mountain Trail system, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking to explore multiple routes in the area.
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