Visitor Center Trail

North Carolina

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1.4 mi

Distance

189 ft

Gain

Conditions: Clear

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Observed 9 h ago

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    Clear, high 76°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Visitor Center Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
189 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

The Visitor Center Trail is a 2.86-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina with 189 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route type.

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