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Whiteside Mountain Loop Trail in Nantahala National Forest
The Whiteside Mountain Loop Trail offers a striking blend of natural beauty and rich history in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. As you hike, the views are dominated by towering cliffs that drop over 750 feet to the valley below, offering sweeping panoramas of the surrounding mountain ranges, including Blackrock and Terrapin. Along the route, you'll encounter wildflowers, and the area’s geological features, such as the quartz-streaked rock faces, add to its visual charm. Additionally, the mountain’s historical significance, including its role in early 20th-century rescues and the reintroduction of peregrine falcons, makes this trail a multifaceted hiking experience. #Hiking #Loop #Cliff #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 764 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,806 ft
- Elevation loss: 768 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,380 ft
- Moving time: 54 m 17 s
- Moving speed: 2.3 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.4 mph
- Total time: 1 h 5 m
- Global speed: 1.9 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 764 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,806 ft
- Elevation loss: 768 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,380 ft
- Moving time: 54 m 17 s
- Moving speed: 2.3 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.4 mph
- Total time: 1 h 5 m
- Global speed: 1.9 mph
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Name: Whiteside Mountain Loop Trail in Nantahala National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 35.07896 -83.14429 35.08568 -83.13239
Topography: Macon County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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