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OSM map layer · LineString
35.64, -79.76 · rel 18858255
35.64, -79.76 · rel 18858255
Moonshine Run
A 1,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
1,8km
Distance
light
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
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
Middle Mountain
summit ·
454 m off route
0,5 km
29%
Purgatory Mountain
summit ·
176 m off route
0,8 km
44%
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
Moonshine Run is 1.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Moonshine Run takes approximately 27 min to complete.
Yes, Moonshine Run is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Moonshine Run starts near coordinates 35.6377, -79.7594.
Moonshine Run is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Moonshine Run is maintained and managed by NC Zoo.