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OSM map layer · LineString
35.67, -82.31 · rel 7370421
35.67, -82.31 · rel 7370421
West Ridge Trail
A 4,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
4,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
24
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
2× viewpoint
Little Piney
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Rattlesnake Rock
viewpoint ·
307 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Brushy Knob
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
1%
Unnamed Peak
summit ·
on the route
0,5 km
11%
Forked Ridge Knob
summit ·
on the route
1,6 km
36%
Middle Mountain
summit ·
on the route
3,0 km
69%
Little Slaty
summit ·
on the route
3,7 km
83%
Big Slaty
summit ·
on the route
4,4 km
100%
Graybeard Mountain
summit ·
406 m off route
4,4 km
100%
Greybeard Peak
viewpoint ·
409 m off route
4,4 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
West Ridge Trail is 4.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, West Ridge Trail takes approximately 1h 6min to complete.
Yes, West Ridge Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
West Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 35.6577, -82.3134.
West Ridge Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
West Ridge Trail is maintained and managed by Montreat Conference Center.