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Sawtooth Trail

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

2.1 Miles 3.4 Kilometers


Elevation

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

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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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Overview

Features: Fall Colors — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: Leashed

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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  4.0 from 1 vote

#8

in South Mountains State Park

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in South Mountains State…

#343

in North Carolina

#8,252

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