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OSM map layer · LineString
36.38, -81.17 · rel 10955133
36.38, -81.17 · rel 10955133
Flat Rock Ridge Trail
7,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.38°N ·
81.17°W
7,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× viewpoint
Bell Knob
summit ·
on the route
3,2 km
42%
Flat Rock Knob
summit ·
on the route
5,1 km
68%
Basin Cove Overlook
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
7,6 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
Flat Rock Ridge Trail is 7.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Flat Rock Ridge Trail takes approximately 1h 53min to complete.
No, Flat Rock Ridge Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Flat Rock Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 36.375, -81.145.
Flat Rock Ridge Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Flat Rock Ridge Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.