Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4
Pisgah National Forest, Burke County, NC
Point-to-point trail in Pisgah National Forest, Burke County, NC. Hiking.
- Distance
- 64.2 mi (103.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 14,016 ft (4,272 m)
- Est. Time
- 27 hr 45 min
- High point
- 3,789 ft (1,155 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Upper Steels Creek Falls 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Waterfall: Newt Falls 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Rip Breeches Falls 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Teacups Falls 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Beverly Hillbilly Falls 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Steels Creek Falls 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from start
- Campsite 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
- Peak: Table Rock Mountain 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Devil's Cellar Overlook 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18 mi (28.9 km) from start
- Peak: The Chimneys 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from start
- Spring: Gully Pipe 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from start
- Peak: Pinnacle 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 28.6 mi (46 km) from start
- Peak: Bald Knob 35.8 mi (57.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 43.8 mi (70.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Buck Creek Gap Parking Overlook (MP 344.1) 56 mi (90.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3) 57.8 mi (92.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Mount Mitchell Trailhead 64.2 mi (103.3 km) from start
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Questions about Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4
How long is Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4 is 64.2 mi (103.3 km) long. Most people take about 27 hr 45 min. It climbs 14,016 ft (4,272 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,789 ft (1,155 m).
How hard is Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 18.2 mi (29.3 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4 shaded?
Mostly shaded (91% under trees).
What can you do on Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
Shop: Wilson Creek Trading Post, 1.5 mi (2.4 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4?
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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