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Hike Trail

Thunder Road

4.0 (1 Rating)
An easier trail on hilly terrain.
0.9
mi
Distance
103
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Trails close for 24 hours after rain. For current trail conditions, go to: http://www.tarheeltrailblazers.com.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.88mi
Distance
103ft
Elevation Gain
91ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
789ft
High Point
710ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To access this trail, take the Main Loop on the east side of the parking lot behind the kiosk. Take the left fork and enjoy the fun downhill section that leads to the first intersection of the hike. Take the left option, Old Blue, as the Main Loop continues to the right. After a short climb on Old Blue, another intersection awaits. The right option is Old Blue and bypasses the final climb, stay left for the start of Thunder Road. Thunder Road starts as a mellow climb with a few clusters of switchbacks. The trails climbs to the highest point of the property where the technical option, Rock Rumble, awaits as the left option. Stay right, continue on Thunder Road and enjoy the twisting downhill section that reunites with Old Blue at the end of the trail.

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Contributors
Vinnie Connors