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| Three Top Mountain Trail |
Difficult
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Jefferson, NC | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Three Top Mountain Trail | Jefferson, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Nov 3, 2023 | ||
| Notes: 4.5 mi — 2h 0m : Hiked to top and added Big Rock spur. Encountered a couple of bear hunters, glad I wore an orange hat. | |||
| Snowball Mountain Trail |
Difficult
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Swannanoa, NC | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Snowball Mountain Trail | Swannanoa, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Apr 22, 2022 | ||
| Notes: 9 mi — 6h 0m : Parked at Craggy Gardens lot and took MST to Snowball Mountain trail. Went past former fire tower spot, went a little further, then turned back. | |||
| Snooks Nose Trail |
Difficult
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Marion, NC | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Snooks Nose Trail | Marion, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Apr 7, 2022 | ||
| Notes: Went up as part of a longer hike. Definitely a gut-grinder for the first two miles or so, then levels off until near the BRP, when it gets steep again | |||
| Three Top Mountain Trail |
Difficult
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Jefferson, NC | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Three Top Mountain Trail | Jefferson, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Jan 13, 2022 | ||
| Notes: 3.5 mi — 2h 42m : Nearly one year later, went back with the family. Snowing, but this time a great view up top. | |||
| Rock Castle Gorge Trail |
Difficult
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Woolwine, VA | Dec 26, 2021 |
| Rock Castle Gorge Trail | Woolwine, VA | ||
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Difficult
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Dec 26, 2021 | ||
| Notes: 11 mi — 4h 42m : Hiked route counterclockwise beginning at the Rock Castle Gorge Overlook parking lot. Eastern section is very challenging, lots of slippery leaves. | |||
| Green Knob Trail/Lost Cove Trail |
Difficult
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Black Mountain, NC | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Green Knob Trail/Lost Cove Trail | Black Mountain, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Nov 3, 2021 | ||
| Notes: 6.4 mi — 4h 56m : Three hours up to Blue Ridge Parkway, two back. Socked in with fog, so no views. Very steep on way up and slippery on way down. | |||
| Uwharrie Romp |
Intermediate
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Mount Gilead, NC | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Uwharrie Romp | Mount Gilead, NC | ||
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Intermediate
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Apr 27, 2021 | ||
| Notes: 11.9 mi — 4h 44m : Just as Jason described. Easy to follow, a good, solid hike. Plenty of ninja roots and rocks to catch one's feet. | |||
| Heartbreak Ridge Trail |
Difficult
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Black Mountain, NC | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Heartbreak Ridge Trail | Black Mountain, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Apr 14, 2021 | ||
| Notes: 11.3 mi — 5h 55m : Long uphill grind with good views. Bring plenty of water in the summer, as opportunities to fill up are few and far between. Watch for downhill bikers | |||
| Three Top Mountain Trail |
Difficult
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Jefferson, NC | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Three Top Mountain Trail | Jefferson, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Jan 21, 2021 | ||
| Notes: 3.7 mi — 2h 23m : Snow at the trailhead, even more snow at the top, up to my knees at points. Zero vis due to fog. | |||
| Cane Creek Purple Trail |
Intermediate
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Mineral Springs, NC | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Cane Creek Purple Trail | Mineral Springs, NC | ||
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Intermediate
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Jul 2, 2020 | ||
| Notes: 8.8 mi : Ran the purple trail, the red trail, and some of the yellow trail. Surface is great, but blazes could be better, e.g., more signage at road crossings. | |||
| China Creek / Thunderhole Loop |
Difficult
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Blowing Rock, NC | Jun 6, 2020 |
| China Creek / Thunderhole Loop | Blowing Rock, NC | ||
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Difficult
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Jun 6, 2020 | ||
| Notes: 9.3 mi — 5h 6m : Mileage was long due to us going further than the main route. Lots of leaves with razor-sharp edges, I suggest wearing long pants in the summer. | |||
| Sinkhole Challenge |
Intermediate/Difficult
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Glen Alpine, NC | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Sinkhole Challenge | Glen Alpine, NC | ||
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Feb 4, 2020 | ||
| Notes: 7.4 mi — 2h 53m : Hiked it in reverse, so the singletrack was all in the beginning. That sinkhole is no joke. | |||
