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| Trail Name
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Summit Trail (Elk Knob)
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| Nearest City
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Todd
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| State
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North Carolina
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| Trail Marking
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| Difficulty Rating
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Easy
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| Hiking Time
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22 Hours <br />0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
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| Distance, round-trip
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3.63.6 mi <br />5.794 km <br />
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| Climb/Descent Elevation
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| High Point
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55605,560 Feet <br />1,853.333 Yards <br />1,694.688 Meters <br />
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| Nearest Medical
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Boone, NC
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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 take gravel road to parking area.
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.
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.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
Link to state park webpage
Maps
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Parking
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