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Hang Glider Trail #719

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Uwharrie National Forest
  5. Badin Lake Recreation Area
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“A rocky steep ascent to the top for a good view. ”

joseph litaker
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

856' 261 m

High

440' 134 m

Low

416' 127 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Loose rocks and steep sections make this trail an interesting climb! While you'll be ascending the whole way, you'll really notice things kicking it up a notch after about a mile. When you get to the "T" intersection in the trail, go right for the summit.

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Land Manager: USFS - Uwharrie National Forest Office

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  3.5 from 2 votes

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Backpack, trekking poles, and a view.
Jan 4, 2023 near Badin, NC
The view from the summit of the Hang Glider Trail.
Jan 4, 2023 near Badin, NC

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Mar 8, 2020
Lewis Townsend
Mar 30, 2018
Brian Moore
Started the River Trail, turned on Burl Tree Way then Morgan Trail. Continued on Hang Glider Trail. Finished with Buttermilk Trail to complete loop. 8.6mi — 3h 22m

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