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2.4 miles
Distance
572 ft
Climb
-577 ft
Descent
1,608 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,122 ft
Altitude min
1,343 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-43.7%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,247 ft
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Baker Mountain Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baker Mountain Park
    Hickory, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #20979 in Hiking [+]
    • #48381 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Catawba County Parks and Recreation

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Baker Mountain Loop is a 2 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hickory North Carolina. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Baker Mountain Loop

        Where is Baker Mountain Loop located?
        Baker Mountain Loop is located in Baker Mountain Park, Hickory, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Baker Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.65643, -81.41516.
        How hard is Baker Mountain Loop?
        Baker Mountain Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Baker Mountain Loop?
        Baker Mountain Loop has 572 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 577 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,122 ft to 1,608 ft.
        Is Baker Mountain Loop a point to point trail?
        Baker Mountain Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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