Alternate route in case the Linville River is too high to ford.
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35.80, -81.89 · rel 9490752
35.80, -81.89 · rel 9490752
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate
6,7 km from start to finish .
North Carolina · 35.80°N ·
81.89°W
6,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate is 6.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate takes approximately 1h 41min to complete.
No, Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate starts near coordinates 35.8004, -81.8987.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.