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Main House Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Hendersonville
  5. Carl Sandburg National Historic Site
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0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers


85%

Runnable

132' 40 m

Ascent

-4' -1 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

2,299' 701 m

High

2,167' 661 m

Low

Conditions

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“An easy, scenic run to the Carl Sandburg House. ”

— Jean-Claude Linossi
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Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail starts at the parking lot and follows the lake on the north side. The trail climbs a little through a nice wooded area before getting to the house. There are many wildflowers in season and good views of the house.

Flora & Fauna

Ducks, rhododendrons, and trilliums can be found here.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

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Carl Sandburg National Historic Site Main House - photo courtesy of NPS
Carl Sandburg National Historic Site Main House…
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Carl Sandburg National Historic Site - photo courtesy of NPS
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Looking towards the house and fothergillas in the foreground.
Looking towards the house and fothergillas in t…
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View of the Carl Sandburg Home.
View of the Carl Sandburg Home.
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic site garden.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic site garden.
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Carl Sandburg National Historic Site - photo courtesy of NPS
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