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North Carolina

Little Cataloochee Trail

5.0 mi

Distance

3,454 ft

Gain

2h 31m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Through-trail
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Elevation & route

Distance
5.0 mi
Elevation gain
3,454 ft
Elevation loss
3,454 ft
Highest point
3,867 ft
Lowest point
2,939 ft
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About this trail

Little Cataloochee Trail is a 10.02-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina with 3,454 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,867 feet.

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