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Colbert Ridge Trail

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 4.5 (13)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. Pisgah National Forest
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“Unlike its name, the trail is no joke! ”

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3.7

Miles

6.0

KM

59%

Runnable

5,732' 1,747 m

High

2,768' 844 m

Low

2,964' 903 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Starting near Carolina Hemlock CG, this trail is one of the main access points to the Black Mountain Crest and helps form one of the only loops on this northern section of the Black Mountains. The trail is steep with a couple of good overlooks about midway. The trail is very technical, especially as you climb higher towards Deep Gap at its termination point.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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  4.5 from 13 votes

#3

in Pisgah National Forest

#740

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  4.5 from 13 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Pisgah National Forest

#28

in North Carolina

#740

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Enjoy phenomenal views on the way up to Mt. Mitchell.
Jun 21, 2017 near Burnsville, NC

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