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North Carolina

Pink Beds Loop Trail

2.4 mi

Distance

815 ft

Gain

1h 2m

Time

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  • Inside National Forests in North Carolina

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.4 mi
Elevation gain
815 ft
Elevation loss
815 ft
Highest point
3,355 ft
Lowest point
3,200 ft
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About this trail

Pink Beds Loop Trail is a 4.86-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina with 815 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,355 feet.

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