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North Carolina
Swallow Fork Trail
3.9 mi
Distance
2,180 ft
Gain
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Swallow Fork Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,180 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Swallow Fork Trail is a 7.82-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina with 2,180 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward out-and-back route.
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