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North Carolina
Wilson Ridge
24.1 mi
Distance
7,382 ft
Gain
10h 52m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h
problem: Agency alerts
42 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 2 h ago
clear: Weather
Rain, high 70°F / low 61°F, 39% precip — 80/100 for hike
OpenWeather2 h ago
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Wilson Ridge
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 24.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7,382 ft
- Elevation loss
- 7,382 ft
- Highest point
- 2,803 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,300 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Wilson Ridge is a 24.08-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 5671 feet of elevation gain. This hard difficulty trail offers a challenging hiking experience.
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