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OSM map layer · LineString
36.48, -80.86 · rel 13886339
36.48, -80.86 · rel 13886339
Perimeter Trail
15,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.48°N ·
80.86°W
15,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
1× monument
Grassy Knob
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Racoon Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Warrior Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Campfire Arena Time Capsule
monument ·
on the route
4,9 km
31%
Raven Knob
summit ·
28 m off route
5,0 km
32%
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
Perimeter Trail is 15.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Perimeter Trail takes approximately 3h 55min to complete.
No, Perimeter Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Perimeter Trail starts near coordinates 36.4733, -80.8487.
Perimeter Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Perimeter Trail is maintained and managed by Raven Knob Scout Reservation.