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35.36, -80.08 · rel 12034142
35.36, -80.08 · rel 12034142
Backpack Trail
2,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.36°N ·
80.08°W
2,2km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
Sugarloaf Mountain
summit ·
362 m off route
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Tater Top Mountain
summit ·
485 m off route
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Backpack Trail is 2.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Backpack Trail takes approximately 34 min to complete.
No, Backpack Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Backpack Trail starts near coordinates 35.3718, -80.0734.
Backpack Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Backpack Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.