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North Carolina
Hemphill Bald Trail
8.3 mi
Distance
2,848 ft
Gain
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Hemphill Bald Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,848 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Hemphill Bald Trail is a 16.66-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina managed by the National Park Service. The trail gains 2,848 feet of elevation.
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