Cumberland Knob Trail - Hiking trail near Sparta, North Carolina, United States - Description
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| Name | Cumberland Knob Trail | |
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| Summary | Just right for those visitors who want to stretch their legs after a long drive on the Parkway. | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 0.5 miles / 0.8 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 100 feet / 30 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | ||
| Maximum Elevation | ||
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Mountain Views | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Sparta, North Carolina, United States | |
| Link | http://www.sherpaguides.com/north_carolina/mountains/grandfather/cumberland_knob_rec_area.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | National Park Service - Cumberland Knob Recreational Area |
Cumberland Knob Trail is just right for those visitors who want to stretch their legs after a long drive on the Parkway. For an easy one-half mile walk, take the paved trail that starts near the visitors center and loops through the picnic area to the Cumberland Knob Overlook shelter. This shelter provides refuge from summer showers, but is not for overnight camping. The elevation change is only 100 feet, making this a good trail for taking your children.
Drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 217.5 to the Cumberland Knob Recreational Area.
| Latitude | 36.551458568 degrees / 36° 33.088' / 36° 33' 5.25" |
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| Longitude | -80.9130620956 degrees / -80° 54.784' / -80° 54' 47.02" |
| Title | Hiking The Blue Ridge Parkway | |
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| Author | Randy Johnson | |
| ISBN | 0-7627-1105-1 | |
| Link | http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Blue-Ridge-Parkway-Ultimate/dp/0762711051 |
| Created by Nick on 04/20/2009 |
| Last edited by Nick on 04/20/2009 |
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