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Riding Ford Trail #450

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Nantahala National Forest
  5. Panthertown Trail System
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“A steeper alternative to the Powerline Road Trail #451. ”

Mark O'Neal
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Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

3,941' 1,201 m

High

3,582' 1,092 m

Low

362' 110 m

Up

31' 9 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

Take this trail if the Powerline Road Trail #451 isn't hard enough for you. Some steeper, narrower sections and another potentially deep creek crossing await you. Multi-use and open to travel in both directions.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Nantahala National Forest Office

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Mark O'Neal
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#13

in Panthertown Trail System

#36745

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#13

in Panthertown Trail System

#1,484

in North Carolina

#36,745

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Feb 4, 2019
Neil Slater
Had to cross a river too deep for boots. Took my boots off and rolled up my pant legs and crossed. it wasn't as cold as I expected. beautiful river. 1mi

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