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carolina mountain trail

Hiking the mountains of Western North Carolina 

Located within the North Carolina Arboretum, this 1.2-mile trail winds a hiker through three different forestry types: pine, mixed hardwood and ericaceous. Hikers can also rest and enjoy an overlook at Bent Creek.

Length: 2.4 total miles
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy
Duration: 1 hour
Trailhead Elevation: 2,200 feet
Top Elevation: 2,350 feet

Directions from Asheville

  1. Take I-240 W.
  2. Continue on I-26 E.
  3. Take exit 33 and turn left for 191 S.
  4. Turn right on National Forest Rd., towards the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  5. Immediately take a right into the North Carolina Arboretum.

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