Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of A.T. Side s: Kimsey Creek Side Trail
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Riding AreaAppalachian Trail Corridor (NC)
Franklin, North Carolina -
AKAKimsey Creek TR 23
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#77865 in Hiking
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Local Popularity55 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Land Owner
Located in the Standing Indian Basin, On Forest Service Road 67 at the Backcountry Information Board, take a short trail into the Standing Indian Campground. Go left, cross the paved bridge and immediately on the right access the trail. Follow Park Creek Trail to the first blue blazed trail leading to the left. Follows Kimsey Creek upstream and connects to the Appalachian Trail at Deep Gap-85.0 mile marker.
4.5 miles one way; Moderate
Hike Only
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for A.T. Side Trails: Kimsey Creek Trail Side Trail hike trail trail
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Altitude change917 ft
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Altitude min3,390 ft
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Altitude start3,390 ft
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Altitude end4,308 ft
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Grade4.8%
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Grade max-13.7%
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Grade min44.1%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3,140 ft
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Distance flat495 ft
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Avg reverse time02:07:02
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