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East Fork Trail

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Sylva
  5. Pinnacle Park
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Length

2.1 Miles 3.4 Kilometers

66%

Runnable

Elevation

2' 1 m

Ascent

-1,698' -518 m

Descent

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

41%

Max Grade (22°)

4,977' 1,517 m

High

3,281' 1,000 m

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Conditions

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“Part of the Pinnacle Park Trail system.”

— Matt Kirby
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Overview

Features: Birding — River/Creek — Spring — Views — Waterfall — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: Off-leash

Runner Notes

Have fun. Be safe.

Description

This trail is part of the Pinnicale Park trail system. You can use it to climb up to the summit of Black Rock or you can access it on your descent from Black Rock. This trail can be done in either direction, and makes a great climb or great downhill run.

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Contacts

Local Club: Plott Balsam Runners

Sep 24, 2017: Who Doesn't Love Laying Out From Work to Run on a Thursday!!!

Sep 24, 2017: Pinnacle Park to Black Rock Mountain

Sep 24, 2017: Pinnacle Park to Yellow Face Mountain

Land Manager: Jackson County, NC - Parks & Recreation Department

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