Mountains-to-Sea Trail
National Forests in North Carolina, Haywood County, NC
Out-and-back trail in National Forests in North Carolina, Haywood County, NC. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.4 mi (7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 787 ft (240 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 5,833 ft (1,778 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mountains-to-Sea Trail
How long is Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Mountains-to-Sea Trail is 4.4 mi (7 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 787 ft (240 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,833 ft (1,778 m).
How hard is Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Parking at the far end. Closest lot to the start: Browning Knob Overlook. 5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Mountains-to-Sea Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Mountains-to-Sea Trail
- Lyn Lowry Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Moderate · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Browning Knob Trail Haywood County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 Swain County · Expert · 45.6 mi (73.3 km)
- Waterrock Knob Trail Jackson County · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Plott Balsam Trail Haywood County · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.9 km)
- High Top Trail Jackson County · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Sprice Top Trail Jackson County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Boundary Trail Jackson County · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
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