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Lower Piney Trail

4.0 (7 Ratings)
A very nice sidehill cut trail that allows for some of the easiest hiking in Montreat.
1.2
mi
Distance
410
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.17mi
Distance
410ft
Elevation Gain
424ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,244ft
High Point
2,933ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
One of the easier trails in Montreat, the Lower Piney Trail is a nice bench cut with some good views of the valley and peaks below. The trail is technical, but the grades are gentle and the trail is solid. Make sure to check it out.

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Contributors
Brandon Thrower