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36.42, -81.18 · rel 10955134
36.42, -81.18 · rel 10955134
Bluff Mountain Trail
11,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.42°N ·
81.18°W
11,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× summit
Alligator Back Overlook
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on the route
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Bluff Mountain
summit ·
on the route
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Basin Cove Overlook
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
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Wildcat Rock Overlook
viewpoint ·
363 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bluff Mountain Trail is 11.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bluff Mountain Trail takes approximately 2h 55min to complete.
No, Bluff Mountain Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Bluff Mountain Trail starts near coordinates 36.4188, -81.1496.
Bluff Mountain Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Bluff Mountain Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.