Gunter Ridge Trail
Trail
5.0 mile
8.1 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,804'
550 m
Descent: -31' -10 m
High: 2,654' 809 m
Low: 875' 267 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 28% (16°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“This trail features a solid climb and allows for various loops with either the Belfast Trail or Balcony Falls Trail.”
— John Phillips
Features
Views · Wildflowers
Description
The trail begins at the Hell Gate parking area and then follows the Glenwood Horse Trail to a junction with a singletrack trail. The trail then climbs through an old forest fire area with good examples of regrowth. The open areas also allow views of the distant Devils Marbleyard. After the junction with the Belfast Trail, the trail climbs to connect with the Appalachian Trail.
Flora & Fauna
Regrowth sucession after an old forest fire.
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed
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Apr 6, 2019
Beth Goodson
spectacular view of the blue ridge mountains from several points. casual hike accross top of peak and down winding grade that hit horse trail
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