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Explorer Loop

Moderate10.1 mi from Asheville
Length
2.8mi one way
Climb
453ft
High point
2,592ft
Directions Download GPX

Explorer Loop trail map and elevation

12N0.1 mi
Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap
0.0 mi2,299 ftDrag along the profile
Low 2,207 ft · High 2,592 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Explorer Loop trailhead

The hike starts where the mapped trail begins, about 10 miles from Asheville in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

Difficulty
Moderate, estimated from length and climb
Round trip
5.6 mi out and back
Time
About 3 hr 5 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point
2,207 ft
Surface
Ground

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