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North Carolina
Wine Springs Loop
8.9 mi
Distance
1,283 ft
Gain
4h
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Wine Springs Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,283 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,069 ft
- Highest point
- 4,975 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,826 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Wine Springs Loop offers Tennessee hikers a complete circular route spanning 8.90 miles. This loop trail provides a full day of hiking without the need to retrace your steps, making it an efficient way to explore the area.
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