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Sawtooth Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. South Mountains State Park
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Length


2.1 Miles 3.4 Kilometers


503' 153 m

Ascent

-252' -77 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

2,275' 693 m

High

1,889' 576 m

Low

Shared By Brandon Thrower

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“The roller coaster of doubletrack trails at SOMO with great views and good link ups for loops.”

— Brandon Thrower
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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is a roller coaster. After starting from Upper CCC Trail, the trail quickly descends to a shallow creek crossing and then begins a climb to the intersection of the Chestnut Knob Trail. From there, it is one steep downhill followed by a steep uphill, then repeat until reaching the junction with Horseridge Trail. There is a good overlook about midway into the trail with great views of the park landscape.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Park - South Mountains State Park

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A good place to rest. There is a picnic table to sit and glaze the South Mountains around this point.
A good place to rest. There is a picnic table t…
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