Noteworthy Backpacking Routes
near Thurmond, North Carolina
Thurmond, North Carolina
Recommended Routes, Photos, & More
Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop
21.9 mi 35.2 km • 4,723' Up 1439.6 m Up • 4,722' Down 1439.31 m Down
Massie Gap to Mt Rogers Summit Out and Back
8.6 mi 13.8 km • 1,351' Up 411.86 m Up • 1,351' Down 411.66 m Down
Virginia's Triple Crown Loop
34.8 mi 55.9 km • 6,774' Up 2064.63 m Up • 6,778' Down 2065.99 m Down
Mount Mitchell
11.7 mi 18.8 km • 3,651' Up 1112.72 m Up • 3,650' Down 1112.62 m Down
Grayson Highlands: A.T. – Pine Mtn Loop
12.3 mi 19.8 km • 1,872' Up 570.52 m Up • 1,872' Down 570.63 m Down
Peaks of Grandfather Mountain
9.1 mi 14.6 km • 2,827' Up 861.65 m Up • 2,827' Down 861.62 m Down
AT: Carver's Gap to US19E
14.2 mi 22.9 km • 1,808' Up 551.09 m Up • 4,403' Down 1341.95 m Down