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North Carolina

Little East Fork Trail

0.4 mi

Distance

240 ft

Gain

11 min

Time

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  • Inside National Forests in North Carolina

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
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Elevation & route

Distance
0.4 mi
Elevation gain
240 ft
Elevation loss
240 ft
Highest point
5,807 ft
Lowest point
5,709 ft
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About this trail

Little East Fork Trail is a short out-and-back hike in North Carolina covering 0.84 miles with 240 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,807 feet.

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