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Scenic view from below the power lines on the Upper Long Branch Loop

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WCU Trail System - Every Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Putting all of the pieces together on this fun and speedy trail system.
8.6
mi
Distance
2,020
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.61mi
Distance
2,020ft
Elevation Gain
2,020ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
2,615ft
High Point
2,123ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start from the parking lot with a short climb up to the Lower Long Branch Loop. Continue right until you reach the Cullowhee Connector (yellow markers), this is an out and back for a little over three miles today consisting of lots of switchbacks. Upon returning to the Lower Long Branch Loop continue right and merge with the Upper Long Branch Loop which you'll take with some shorter climbs and more switch backs. You'll pass through a section traversing some power lines with beautiful views of Cullowee and surrounding mountains. Continue along until you reach the green markers, follow to the Gribble Gap Loop (orange markers) with one road crossing on the way. This fun and speedy loop brings you a little over a mile around and then turn up the black Corkscrew to return with orange markers to green markers and back to the Upper Long Branch Loop. Turn right and you are back on the Lower Long Branch Loop and the turn back to the parking lot will come up fast.
History & Background
WCU Trail System

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