Summit Trail (Elk Knob)


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Trail Name	Summit Trail (Elk Knob)
Nearest City	Todd
State	North Carolina
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Trail Use/Features
Difficulty Rating	Easy
Hiking Time	22 Hours <br />0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip	44 mi <br />6.437 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation	~900"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point	55605,560 Feet <br />1,853.333 Yards <br />1,694.688 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical	Boone, NC
Trip Reports	Click Here

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Trail Overview

Newest state park in North Carolina with new trail being built to 5560' summit with view of northern highlands.

How to get there

From Johnson City, TN Longer, but easier drive is:

Take US321 over to Boone, NC.
Take NC194 north out of Boone for just over four miles.
Turn onto Meat Camp Road and travel just over five miles.
Turn right at state park sign and enter on gravel road
The parking area at the sharp bend in the road is the trailhead.

Park address is 5564 Meat Camp Road Todd, NC 28684-9549

Route Description

A new trail is being built to summit, but short by 200 yard which is finished on the old steep gravel road. The park website says at the summit that the following can be seen: The Peak, Three Top and Bluff Mountains, Mount Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Mt Rodgers (VA), and the Iron Mountains in Virginia and Tennessee.

Typical Conditions

The dirt path trails are in excellent condition as maintained by the National Park Service. Expect crowds during peak leaf season in October. Some wet spots have been reported on the Price Lake loop trail - especially after wet weather.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fees at this time. Camping is not allowed.

Park Hours
November - February: 8AM - 6PM
March, April, May, September and October: 8AM - 8PM
June - August: 8AM - 9PM
Trail closes 15 minutes before the park entrance gate is locked.

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Link to state park webpage with brochure.

Maps

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