Length: 1.42 mi
Est. time: 36m
Gain: 34 ft
Loss: 331 ft
Max elev: 3,056 ft
Elevation profile
+34 ft gain · −331 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331) (VisitorCenter)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.