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North Carolina
Ledford Branch
1.3 mi
Distance
280 ft
Gain
32 min
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h
problem: Agency alerts
46 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 17 h ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 75°F / low 62°F, 99% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Ledford Branch
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 280 ft
- Elevation loss
- 280 ft
- Highest point
- 2,350 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,223 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Ledford Branch is an easy 1.32-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee, perfect for hikers seeking a straightforward woodland walk on gravel road surface. This accessible route connects to a broader trail system including Wolf Branch, Rice Pinnacle Road, and Upper Wolf Branch Trail, making it an ideal option for those looking to explore the area's network of paths.
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