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A long climb from the Piedmont up the Blue Ridge Escarpment.


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4.9

Miles

7.9

KM

Point to Point

3,658' 1,115 m

High

1,634' 498 m

Low

2,153' 656 m

Up

336' 102 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (5°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Unknown

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

Description

If you are looking for some sustained climbing in northwest North Carolina, then check out this trail. The trail tread bounces back and forth from doubletrack to singletrack and is not very technical, but there are some pitches that will make your legs scream! The reward for your hard work is the overlook at Devils Garden at the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Brandon Thrower

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Trail Rankings

#479

in North Carolina

#12,107

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Widow's Creek cascades over the rocks near Widow's Creek Site A backcountry campsite.
Apr 2, 2017 near Sparta, NC

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Mar 14, 2020
Paul Finch
Legs are cramping. 40# pack 6.8mi — 3h 15m
Aug 12, 2017
Kent Estep
3.5mi
Mar 25, 2017
Keith Joyner
4.1mi
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