The Fonta Flora State Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which plans to connect Asheville and Morganton to Lake James. The trail is an official unit of the NC State Park System.
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35.73, -81.94 · rel 9491105
35.73, -81.94 · rel 9491105
Fonta Flora Trail
30,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.73°N ·
81.94°W
30,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
19
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× monument
1× summit
Point Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
30,1 km
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The McDowell's and The Carson's
monument ·
163 m off route
30,1 km
100%
Bernard Mountain
summit ·
208 m off route
30,1 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Fonta Flora Trail is 30.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fonta Flora Trail takes approximately 7h 29min to complete.
No, Fonta Flora Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Fonta Flora Trail starts near coordinates 35.6076, -82.3352.
Fonta Flora Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Fonta Flora Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.