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North Carolina
Stair Creek
1.1 mi
Distance
2,119 ft
Gain
25 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Stair Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,119 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,119 ft
- Highest point
- 3,933 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,903 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Stair Creek is a short out-and-back trail in North Carolina managed by the Forest Service. The route covers 1.11 miles with 76 feet of elevation gain and 1,105 feet of elevation loss.
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