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OSM map layer · LineString
36.12, -81.82 · rel 14314058
36.12, -81.82 · rel 14314058
Profile Trail
5,9 km from start to finish through lakes.
North Carolina · 36.12°N ·
81.82°W
5,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
4× viewpoint
Quiet area
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?
1× Water
4× viewpoint
Shanty Springs
Water ·
on the route
5,9 km
100%
Profile View
viewpoint ·
on the route
5,9 km
100%
Foscoe View
viewpoint ·
on the route
5,9 km
100%
Watauga View
viewpoint ·
321 m off route
5,9 km
100%
Calloway Peak
viewpoint ·
398 m off route
5,9 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
Profile Trail is 5.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Profile Trail takes approximately 1h 29min to complete.
No, Profile Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Profile Trail starts near coordinates 36.1193, -81.8331.
Profile Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Profile Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.