Start
642 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.44, -83.80 · rel 13302577
35.44, -83.80 · rel 13302577
Gold Branch Trail
A 4,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
4,8km
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
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Bee Cove Knob
summit ·
342 m off route
4,5 km
95%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
627 m
–
743 m
0 km
2,4 km
4,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
656 m elevation
Halfway
713 m elevation
Three quarters
726 m elevation
Finish
635 m elevation
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
Gold Branch Trail is 4.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Gold Branch Trail takes approximately 1h 11min to complete.
Yes, Gold Branch Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Gold Branch Trail starts near coordinates 35.4376, -83.8045.
Gold Branch Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Gold Branch Trail is maintained and managed by Fontana Resort.