Birkhead Mountain Trail

3.8 ( 10 )

Trail

5.2 mile 8.3 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 623' 190 m
Descent: -686' -209 m
High: 926' 282 m
Low: 531' 162 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 20% (11°)

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Trail shared by Don Childrey

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Bare maple trees on a wet, foggy day.

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“A trail along the main ridge in the Birkhead Mountains Wilderness.”

— Don Childrey

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Wildlife

Description

This trail starts at the parking area on Tot Hill Farm Road. The trail climbs up to the top of Birkhead Mountain and then follows the ridgeline to the southern end of the mountain. Though dense foliage limits visibility in the summer, there are some views through the trees in winter.

The trail connects to several other trails in this wilderness area, including Camp Three Trail, Robbins Branch Trail, and Hannah's Creek Trail.

Thanks to Don Childrey for sharing this description. Learn more about the 200+ miles of trail winding through this region of rivers, lakes, and ancient mountains in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont - check out the Uwharrie Lakes Region Trail Guide.

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Land Manager: USFS - Uwharrie National Forest Office

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Apr 7, 2019

mud cup

Mar 6, 2019

Jan 5, 2019

Birkhead Mtn to Cedar Rock Mtn, over to Gray Owl and back off trail 6.5mi

Oct 23, 2018

Hiked from Robbins Branch to north end as part of 2018 thruhike. 2.5mi

Aug 11, 2018

Matt Brown

Apr 28, 2018

Kristine Kinney

went with puppy which slowed me down. But it was great for her especially the creeks. 2mi

Mar 25, 2018

Ben Davis

Got a hard rain so a little muddy and some downed trees across the trail but a nice leisurely overnight.

Aug 22, 2016

Feb 14, 2014

Jessica Ferguson

Trail Ratings

3.8 from 10 votes

#2

in Birkhead Mountain Wilderness

#6851

Overall

3.8 from 10 votes

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#2

in Birkhead Mountain Wild…

#252

in North Carolina

#6,851

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Overgrown relic on the trail

Overgrown relic on the trail

Creek crossing at the beginning of the trail

Creek crossing at the beginning of the trail

Bare rock at the summit

Bare rock at the summit

Intersection of the Camp 3 Trail

Intersection of the Camp 3 Trail

Bare maple trees on a wet, foggy day.

Bare maple trees on a wet, foggy day.

The split in the trail for the shortcut

The split in the trail for the shortcut

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