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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34.84, -76.52 · rel 11601217
34.84, -76.52 · rel 11601217
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17
76,8 km from start to finish .
North Carolina · 34.84°N ·
76.52°W
76,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
Cedar Island Rentals
Attraction ·
129 m off route
76,8 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 17 is 76.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17 takes approximately 19h 8min to complete.
No, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17 starts near coordinates 34.7607, -76.7616.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 17 is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.