Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2
Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, NC
Point-to-point trail in Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, NC. Hiking.
- Distance
- 58 mi (93.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,724 ft (2,964 m)
- Est. Time
- 23 hr 35 min
- High point
- 5,951 ft (1,814 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Little Barnett Branch Trail Falls 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cradle Falls 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Peak: Green Knob 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: View Cherry Cove (MP 415.7) 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Skinny Dip Falls 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Yellowstone Falls 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Art Loeb & Black Balsam Knob Trailhead 16 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Peak: Silvermine Bald 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Mount Hardy Falls 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from start
- Peak: Black Mountain 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from start
- Peak: Parker Knob 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from start
- Peak: Rough Butt Bald 27.1 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Peak: Piney Mountain 34.9 mi (56.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: View Doubletop Mountain (MP 435.3) 41.9 mi (67.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Licklog Gap Overlook (MP 435.7) 42.6 mi (68.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook (MP 436.8) 43.6 mi (70.2 km) from start
- Peak: Steestachee Bald 44.5 mi (71.6 km) from start
- Peak: Grassy Bald 45 mi (72.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: View Steestachee Bald (MP 438.9) 46.3 mi (74.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Cove Field Ridge Overlook 46.7 mi (75.2 km) from start
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Questions about Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2
How long is Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2 is 58 mi (93.3 km) long. Most people take about 23 hr 35 min. It climbs 9,724 ft (2,964 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,951 ft (1,814 m).
How hard is Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
Parking at the start. 14 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2 shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
What can you do on Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
Food, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2?
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.
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