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OSM map layer · LineString
35.65, -82.28 · rel 13899734
35.65, -82.28 · rel 13899734
East Ridge Trail
3,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.65°N ·
82.28°W
3,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
3× viewpoint
Rocky Head
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Lookout Rocks
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
1%
Brushy Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,5 km
13%
Brushy Mountain View
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,5 km
14%
Shelter View
viewpoint ·
156 m off route
0,5 km
15%
Lookout Mountain
summit ·
on the route
3,5 km
99%
Boggs Bunion
summit ·
on the route
3,5 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
East Ridge Trail is 3.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, East Ridge Trail takes approximately 53 min to complete.
No, East Ridge Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
East Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 35.6389, -82.2892.
East Ridge Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
East Ridge Trail is maintained and managed by Montreat Conference Center.