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Pilot Rock Base Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. South Mills River
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“A short well-constructed climber's trail to the base of Pilot Rock. ”

Russell Hobart
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KM

Point to Point

3,723' 1,135 m

High

3,678' 1,121 m

Low

17' 5 m

Up

45' 14 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Geological Significance

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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Russell Hobart
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  4.0 from 1 vote

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in South Mills River

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#11

in South Mills River

#888

in North Carolina

#22,546

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View through the defoliated trees along the trail.
Dec 10, 2024 near Mills R…, NC
Early morning on the trail.
Dec 10, 2024 near Mills R…, NC

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