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OSM map layer · LineString
35.67, -82.29 · rel 7370420
35.67, -82.29 · rel 7370420
Graybeard Trail
7,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.67°N ·
82.29°W
7,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
4× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
4× summit
Waldens Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Greybeard Peak
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Big Slaty
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Graybeard Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Pots Cove
viewpoint ·
122 m off route
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Walker's Knob
summit ·
195 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Walkers Knob
viewpoint ·
214 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Thunder Knob
summit ·
283 m off route
2,5 km
33%
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
Graybeard Trail is 7.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Graybeard Trail takes approximately 1h 51min to complete.
No, Graybeard Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Graybeard Trail starts near coordinates 35.6595, -82.296.
Graybeard Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Graybeard Trail is maintained and managed by Montreat Conference Center.