North Mountain (aka The Dragon's Spine)
| Type: |
Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total): |
12.0 miles / 19.3 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
| Minimum Elevation: |
1,700 feet / 518 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
3,000 feet / 914 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See: |
- Woods
|
| Difficulty: |
Strenuous |
| Rating: |
Trail has not been rated. |
| Nearby Town: |
Roanoke, Virginia, United States |
A strenuous hike on an old section of the Appalachian Trail. The trail is well-marked with gold diamond blazes. The hike begins with a steep 1.5 mile climb. The rest of the hike is along the bumpy ridgeline of North Mountain. The hike can be extended for several more miles.
