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OSM map layer · LineString
36.33, -81.68 · rel 9756338
36.33, -81.68 · rel 9756338
Summit Trail
3,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
North Carolina · 36.33°N ·
81.68°W
3,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
2× viewpoint
Elk Knob
summit ·
on the route
3,1 km
100%
North View
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,1 km
100%
South View
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,1 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
Summit Trail is 3.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Summit Trail takes approximately 46 min to complete.
No, Summit Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Summit Trail starts near coordinates 36.3317, -81.6891.
Summit Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Summit Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.