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Old Fontana Road

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Take the Old Fontana Road up to the top of the hill
1.8
mi
Distance
479
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.77mi
Distance
479ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,771ft
High Point
2,283ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hike the Old Fontana Road as an extension off the Gold Branch trail.

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Contributors
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