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North Carolina
Spring Creek Nature
2.3 mi
Distance
227 ft
Gain
1h 1m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Spring Creek Nature
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 227 ft
- Elevation loss
- 519 ft
- Highest point
- 1,762 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,510 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Spring Creek Nature is an easy 2.33-mile loop trail located in North Carolina with 482 feet of elevation gain.
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