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OSM map layer · LineString
35.76, -82.25 · rel 7370364
35.76, -82.25 · rel 7370364
Buncombe Horse Range Trail
27,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.76°N ·
82.25°W
27,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
4× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× summit
4× viewpoint
Hallback
summit ·
477 m off route
3,0 km
11%
Picnic
viewpoint ·
427 m off route
3,6 km
13%
Chestnut Knob
summit ·
on the route
13,2 km
48%
168
viewpoint ·
396 m off route
17,1 km
62%
169
viewpoint ·
397 m off route
17,1 km
62%
Maple Camp Bald
summit ·
56 m off route
17,3 km
63%
Commissary Hill
summit ·
95 m off route
17,3 km
63%
Bigtom
viewpoint ·
432 m off route
17,3 km
63%
Big Tom
summit ·
435 m off route
17,3 km
63%
Chestnut Knob
summit ·
114 m off route
22,0 km
80%
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
Buncombe Horse Range Trail is 27.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Buncombe Horse Range Trail takes approximately 6h 51min to complete.
No, Buncombe Horse Range Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Buncombe Horse Range Trail starts near coordinates 35.7278, -82.2839.
Buncombe Horse Range Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Buncombe Horse Range Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.