Start
715 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.47, -82.64 · rel 7226249
35.47, -82.64 · rel 7226249
Explorer Loop
A 4,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
4,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Truckwheel Mountain
summit ·
497 m off route
4,1 km
91%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
683 m
–
803 m
0 km
2,3 km
4,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
693 m elevation
Halfway
740 m elevation
Three quarters
775 m elevation
Finish
762 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Explorer Loop is 4.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Explorer Loop takes approximately 1h 8min to complete.
Yes, Explorer Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Explorer Loop starts near coordinates 35.4701, -82.6444.
Explorer Loop is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.