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Hiking Near Fruitland, North Carolina

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Bearwallow Mountain Loop

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Bearwallow Mountain Loop

Birding
moderate
1.65 mi
+492 ft
Bearwallow Mountain

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Bearwallow Mountain

Views
easy
2.24 mi
+602 ft
Glassy Mountain

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Glassy Mountain

Fall Colors
moderate
3.24 mi
+670 ft
Mills River Loop

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Mills River Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
3.77 mi
+331 ft
Buffalo Creek Park

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Buffalo Creek Park

Fall Colors
moderate
3.73 mi
+663 ft
Hominy Creek Greenway

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Hominy Creek Greenway

Waterfall
easy
0.67 mi
+5 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Saluda Mountains Passage

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Saluda Mountains Passage

Fall Colors
moderate
11.14 mi
+2,456 ft
Mount Mitchell Challenge

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Mount Mitchell Challenge

Fall Colors
strenuous
39.07 mi
+5,059 ft
DuPont Waterfall Bonanza

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DuPont Waterfall Bonanza

Lake
moderate
13.67 mi
+1,764 ft
Art Loeb Trail

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Art Loeb Trail

Birding
strenuous
29.41 mi
+9,051 ft
Jones Gap Loop

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Jones Gap Loop

Birding
strenuous
11.69 mi
+4,188 ft
Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop

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Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop

Birding
extreme
27.16 mi
+8,689 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

Trombatore Trail

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Trombatore Trail

moderate
5.1 mi
+1,351 ft
Green River Game Lands Loop #1

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Green River Game Lands Loop #1

Birding
strenuous
5.53 mi
+1,236 ft
Green River Game Lands Loop #2

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Green River Game Lands Loop #2

Birding
strenuous
8.53 mi
+1,937 ft
MST/Powhatan Loop

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MST/Powhatan Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
9.69 mi
+1,588 ft
Art Loeb & North Slope Loop

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Art Loeb & North Slope Loop

River/Creek
moderate
7.06 mi
+1,515 ft
Pink Beds Loop

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Pink Beds Loop

Wildflowers
moderate
5.04 mi
+342 ft