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“A casual winding hike through a mature foothills forest. ”

McCaide Wooten
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2.9

Miles

4.6

KM

Point to Point

1,163' 355 m

High

1,066' 325 m

Low

169' 51 m

Up

144' 44 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

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This trail is open to bikers - be aware!

Description

This trail follows a gentle grade and is quite friendly to most trail users. It winds through mixed deciduous and evergreen mature forest typical of the NC foothills (including that classic RED clay!) with options to return to the parking lot or continue your hike on The High Road or Creek Side.

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Land Manager: Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina

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McCaide Wooten
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#14

in Morganton

#1,661

in North Carolina

#43,361

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