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OSM map layer · LineString
36.10, -81.82 · rel 14314054
36.10, -81.82 · rel 14314054
Black Rock Trail
1,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.10°N ·
81.82°W
1,4km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
2× viewpoint
1× Attraction
Linville Peak
summit ·
396 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Patio View of MacRae Peak
viewpoint ·
245 m off route
0,8 km
58%
Grandmother View
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,4 km
100%
Linn Cove Viaduct
Attraction ·
370 m off route
1,4 km
100%
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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Black Rock Trail is 1.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Black Rock Trail takes approximately 22 min to complete.
No, Black Rock Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Black Rock Trail starts near coordinates 36.0955, -81.8291.
Black Rock Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Black Rock Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.