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OSM map layer · LineString
35.37, -82.84 · rel 7370345
35.37, -82.84 · rel 7370345
Old Butt Knob Trail
5,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.37°N ·
82.84°W
5,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
Old Butt Knob
summit ·
on the route
2,8 km
50%
Dog Loser Knob
summit ·
25 m off route
4,0 km
71%
Shining Rock
summit ·
128 m off route
5,1 km
92%
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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Old Butt Knob Trail is 5.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Old Butt Knob Trail takes approximately 1h 24min to complete.
No, Old Butt Knob Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Old Butt Knob Trail starts near coordinates 35.3585, -82.8211.
Old Butt Knob Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.