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North Carolina

Vanhook Trail

0.3 mi

Distance

235 ft

Gain

13 min

Time

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  • Inside National Forests in North Carolina

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
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Elevation & route

Distance
0.3 mi
Elevation gain
235 ft
Elevation loss
235 ft
Highest point
3,495 ft
Lowest point
3,337 ft
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About this trail

Vanhook Trail is a short out-and-back hike in North Carolina covering 0.68 miles with 235 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,495 feet.

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