Chestnut Knob Trail
Trail
2.1 mile
3.4 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
839'
256 m
Descent: -18' -5 m
High: 2,223' 677 m
Low: 1,384' 422 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 8% (4°)
Max Grade: 17% (9°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Minor Issues
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“A nice, steep singletrack trail with two great overlooks of the South Mountains.”
— Brandon Thrower
Features
Fall Colors · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
After the overlook, the trail mellows out and takes a more gentle gradient path to the top of the ridge. Once at a doubletrack intersection, go left to the Chestnut Knob Overlook with grand views of the South Mountains and the Piedmont. On a clear day, you can see the skyline of Charlotte from here. Return back on the doubletrack where you can take the Chestnut Knob-Sawtooth Connector Trail which dead ends into Sawtooth Trail. From here make a loop or return back to the trailhead the same way you came.
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Contacts
Land Manager: North Carolina State Park - South Mountains State Park
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