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North Carolina
North Slope Loop
6.4 mi
Distance
1,701 ft
Gain
2h 55m
Time
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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North Slope Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,701 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,701 ft
- Highest point
- 2,550 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,155 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
North Slope Loop is a 6.40-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 1558 feet of elevation gain. This hard-difficulty route offers a challenging hiking experience.
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