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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36.00, -79.29 · rel 11755728
36.00, -79.29 · rel 11755728
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 9A
47,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.00°N ·
79.29°W
47,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
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× summit
Thompson Mountain
summit ·
396 m off route
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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 9A is 47.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 9A takes approximately 11h 52min to complete.
No, Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 9A is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 9A starts near coordinates 36.087, -79.348.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 9A is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 9A is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.