Start
1302 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
36.40, -81.47 · rel 19653923
36.40, -81.47 · rel 19653923
Mountain Ridge Trail
A 2,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
2,6km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
41
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× summit
Jefferson Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Sunset Overlook
viewpoint ·
214 m off route
0,5 km
21%
Mount Jefferson
summit ·
219 m off route
0,7 km
28%
Sunrise Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,3 km
49%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1133 m
–
1359 m
0 km
1,3 km
2,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1251 m elevation
Halfway
1188 m elevation
Three quarters
1337 m elevation
Finish
1357 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
Mountain Ridge Trail is 2.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountain Ridge Trail takes approximately 40 min to complete.
Yes, Mountain Ridge Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Mountain Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 36.4065, -81.4672.
Mountain Ridge Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Mountain Ridge Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.