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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35.61, -82.48 · rel 11612180
35.61, -82.48 · rel 11612180
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3
107,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.61°N ·
82.48°W
107,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× summit
5× viewpoint
8× ruins
Lane Pinnacle
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Graybeard Mountain View (MP 363.4)
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Bull Mountain
summit ·
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Ferin Fire Tower
ruins ·
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Glassmine Falls Overlook (MP 361.2)
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Tool Shed
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Rattlesnake Lodge
ruins ·
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Potato House
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Swimming Pool
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Buck Springs Lodge foundation
ruins ·
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Walker Knob
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Big Ridge Overlook (MP 403.6)
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Wolfden Knob
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Caretaker's Cabin
ruins ·
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Candler Knob
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Spring House
ruins ·
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Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5)
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Walker Knob Overlook (MP 359.8)
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Ferrin Knob
summit ·
27 m off route
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Locust Knob
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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 3 is 107.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 takes approximately 26h 43min to complete.
No, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 starts near coordinates 35.4037, -82.7533.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.