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North Carolina
North River Loop
3.3 mi
Distance
611 ft
Gain
1h 19m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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North River Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 611 ft
- Elevation loss
- 611 ft
- Highest point
- 3,017 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,923 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
North River Loop is a 3.33-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 425 feet of elevation gain. The trail is rated moderate difficulty.
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