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36.80, -88.08 · rel 6055272
36.80, -88.08 · rel 6055272
North/South Trail
79,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Kentucky · 36.80°N ·
88.08°W
79,5km
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 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Round Top
summit ·
on the route
79,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
North/South Trail is 79.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, North/South Trail takes approximately 19h 47min to complete.
No, North/South Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
North/South Trail starts near coordinates 36.9707, -88.1981.
North/South Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
North/South Trail is maintained and managed by Forest Service Land Between The Lakes.