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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36.32, -80.83 · rel 11612055
36.32, -80.83 · rel 11612055
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6
111,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.32°N ·
80.83°W
111,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
4× summit
3× Attraction
Devils Garden Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mahogany Rock Overlook
viewpoint ·
173 m off route
108,3 km
97%
Wells Knob
summit ·
39 m off route
111,7 km
100%
Widows Falls
Attraction ·
41 m off route
111,7 km
100%
Wolf Rock
summit ·
69 m off route
111,7 km
100%
Lower Falls
Attraction ·
92 m off route
111,7 km
100%
Middle Falls
Attraction ·
108 m off route
111,7 km
100%
Mahogany Rock Mountain
summit ·
437 m off route
111,7 km
100%
Stone Mountain
summit ·
487 m off route
111,7 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 6 is 111.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6 takes approximately 27h 47min to complete.
No, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6 starts near coordinates 36.4341, -81.1041.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 6 is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.