Length: 4.68 mi
Est. time: 1h 54m
Gain: 372 ft
Loss: 1,040 ft
Max elev: 7,596 ft
Elevation profile
+372 ft gain · −1,040 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Signal Mountain Campground (Campground)
Signal Mountain Trail
⏱ The Signal Mountain Trail is a moderate, 6.7 mi (10.8 km) RT out and back hike with 980 ft (300 m) of elevation gain.
🗓 summer, fall
Signal Mountain Summit Road
⏱ The Signal Mountain Summit Road is 5 m/8 km long. Trailers and RV's are prohibited.
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.