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North Carolina
Little Hickorytop
2.1 mi
Distance
1,078 ft
Gain
1h 1m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 14 h ago · oldest 14 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 14 h ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 75°F / low 60°F, 95% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather14 h ago
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Little Hickorytop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,078 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,078 ft
- Highest point
- 2,968 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,743 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Little Hickorytop is a 2.09-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 649 feet of elevation gain. This easy-difficulty trail offers a straightforward hiking experience in the state.
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