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35.64, -79.76 · rel 18858254
35.64, -79.76 · rel 18858254
Mountain Laurel Trail
A 0,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
0,8km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
22
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
Purgatory Mountain
summit ·
282 m off route
0,3 km
35%
Middle Mountain
summit ·
483 m off route
0,8 km
100%
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
Mountain Laurel Trail is 836 m long.
At an average walking pace, Mountain Laurel Trail takes approximately 13 min to complete.
Yes, Mountain Laurel Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Mountain Laurel Trail starts near coordinates 35.6369, -79.7614.
Mountain Laurel Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Mountain Laurel Trail is maintained and managed by NC Zoo.