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East Ridge Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 4.0 (7)
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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Ridgecrest Trails
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“A technical roller coaster with good views and quad busting climbs and descents. ”

Brandon Thrower
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2.1

Miles

3.4

KM

70%

Runnable

3,989' 1,216 m

High

3,634' 1,108 m

Low

710' 216 m

Up

693' 211 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Description

A complete roller coaster of a trail as it ascends and descends over each knoll of the east ridge of Montreat's trail system. The trail is blazed gray, and it is super technical.

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Land Manager: Buncombe County, NC

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Brandon Thrower
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 7 votes

#12

in Ridgecrest Trails

#11003

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  4.0 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#12

in Ridgecrest Trails

#419

in North Carolina

#11,003

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Almost at the top, looking over the mountains (fall 2020).
Nov 1, 2020 near Black M…, NC
View from the top of Lookout Mountain
Sep 11, 2017 near Black M…, NC
View looking towards Mt. Mitchell.
Jan 9, 2015 near Black M…, NC
Rocky Head summit and intersection with East Ridge Trail.
Mar 12, 2019 near Black M…, NC

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