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OSM map layer · LineString
35.66, -82.29 · rel 7370426
35.66, -82.29 · rel 7370426
Old Trestle Road
9,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 35.66°N ·
82.29°W
9,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
6× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
7× summit
Shelter View
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Pots Cove
viewpoint ·
55 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lookout Rocks
viewpoint ·
102 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Thunder Knob
summit ·
163 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Brushy Mountain
summit ·
200 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rocky Head
summit ·
219 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lookout Mountain
summit ·
226 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Brushy Mountain View
viewpoint ·
245 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boggs Bunion
summit ·
447 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Waldens Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,6 km
48%
Walker's Knob
summit ·
279 m off route
4,6 km
48%
Walkers Knob
viewpoint ·
280 m off route
4,6 km
48%
Rainbow Mountain
summit ·
254 m off route
9,5 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
Old Trestle Road is 9.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Old Trestle Road takes approximately 2h 22min to complete.
No, Old Trestle Road is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Old Trestle Road starts near coordinates 35.6397, -82.292.
Old Trestle Road is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Old Trestle Road is maintained and managed by Montreat Conference Center.