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OSM map layer · LineString
36.38, -80.28 · rel 10707934
36.38, -80.28 · rel 10707934
Cooks Wall Trail
3,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
North Carolina · 36.38°N ·
80.28°W
3,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× Water
Cooks Wall Mountain
summit ·
on the route
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Magnolia Springs
Water ·
245 m off route
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Cole Gap Mountain
summit ·
278 m off route
0,0 km
0%
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
Cooks Wall Trail is 3.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cooks Wall Trail takes approximately 50 min to complete.
No, Cooks Wall Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cooks Wall Trail starts near coordinates 36.3899, -80.2682.
Cooks Wall Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Cooks Wall Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation.