The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. The trail is an official unit of the NC State Park System, and it is supported by the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
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35.57, -83.46 · rel 11612231
35.57, -83.46 · rel 11612231
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1
13,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.57°N ·
83.46°W
13,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
3× summit
Kuwohi Tower
viewpoint ·
on the route
13,1 km
96%
Mount Love
summit ·
on the route
13,7 km
100%
Mount Collins
summit ·
on the route
13,7 km
100%
Kuwohi
summit ·
on the route
13,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
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
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 is 13.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 takes approximately 3h 25min to complete.
No, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 starts near coordinates 35.563, -83.4987.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.