Start
518 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
36.39, -80.26 · rel 10707932
36.39, -80.26 · rel 10707932
Hanging Rock Trail
3,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.39°N ·
80.26°W
3,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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× Attraction
1× summit
Upper Casscades
Attraction ·
352 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hidden Falls
Attraction ·
493 m off route
0,3 km
9%
Hanging Rock
summit ·
31 m off route
0,4 km
11%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
506 m
–
634 m
0 km
1,7 km
3,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
553 m elevation
Halfway
595 m elevation
Three quarters
575 m elevation
Finish
627 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
Hanging Rock Trail is 3.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hanging Rock Trail takes approximately 52 min to complete.
No, Hanging Rock Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hanging Rock Trail starts near coordinates 36.395, -80.2653.
Hanging Rock Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Hanging Rock Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation.