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North Carolina
Old Butt Knob
7.4 mi
Distance
3,014 ft
Gain
3h 45m
Time
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,014 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,014 ft
- Highest point
- 5,960 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,681 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Shining Rock Wilderness
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Old Butt Knob offers a challenging 7.42-mile out-and-back adventure in Tennessee for hikers seeking a demanding workout. This hard-difficulty trail connects with the Shining Creek Trail system, providing options for extended exploration in the area. Perfect for experienced hikers ready to test their endurance on a strenuous backcountry route.
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