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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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2.1 Miles 3.4 Kilometers


66%

Runnable

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

Low

Shared By Matt Kirby

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Getting forecast...

“Part of the Pinnacle Park Trail system.”

— Matt Kirby
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Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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.

Flora & Fauna

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Contacts

Local Club: Plott Balsam Runners

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

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  5.0 from 1 vote

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in North Carolina

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