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OSM map layer · LineString
36.34, -80.48 · rel 10077375
36.34, -80.48 · rel 10077375
Sassafras Trail
A 0,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
0,3km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Pilot Mountain
summit ·
420 m off route
0,1 km
48%
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
Sassafras Trail is 258 m long.
At an average walking pace, Sassafras Trail takes approximately 4 min to complete.
Yes, Sassafras Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Sassafras Trail starts near coordinates 36.3409, -80.4792.
Sassafras Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Sassafras Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.