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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35.53, -83.32 · rel 11612231
35.53, -83.32 · rel 11612231
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1
73,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.53°N ·
83.32°W
73,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
views
13
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
13× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
13× viewpoint
7× summit
Kuwohi Tower
viewpoint ·
on the route
70,3 km
96%
Mount Love
summit ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Mount Collins
summit ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Kuwohi
summit ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Ballhoot Scar Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Ballhoot Scar Overlook (MP 467.4)
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Soco Gap Overlook (MP 455.5)
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Raven Fork Overlook (MP 467.9)
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Oconaluftee River Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Thomas Divide Overlook (MP 463.9)
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,3 km
100%
Pedestrian Overlook
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Big Witch Overlook (MP 461.9)
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Bunches Bald Overlook (MP 459.5)
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Jonathan Creek Overlook (MP 456.2)
viewpoint ·
77 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Fed Cove Overlook (MP 455.1)
viewpoint ·
99 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Hornbuckle Valley (MP 453.4)
viewpoint ·
118 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Newton Bald
summit ·
131 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Soco Bald
summit ·
159 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Bunches Bald
summit ·
193 m off route
73,3 km
100%
Waterrock Knob
summit ·
210 m off route
73,3 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 73.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 takes approximately 18h 14min 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 strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.