Dave Thompson Loop
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
6.7 mi
Distance
620 ft
Gain
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Dave Thompson Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 620 ft
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About this trail
Dave Thompson Loop is a 6.67-mile out-and-back route in North Carolina managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 620 feet of elevation over its length.
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- Forest Service
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