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4,354 ft
Distance
-524 ft
Descent
3,493 ft
High Point
-524 ft
Altitude change
2,969 ft
Altitude min
3,493 ft
Altitude start
2,969 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-42.1%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
4,354 ft
Distance down

Glen Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Overflow Wilderness Study Area
    Highlands, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    TR8
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #16446 in Hiking [+]
    • #158784 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #174 in Hiking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,619 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Glen Falls is a 4,354 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Highlands North Carolina. Highlights include views and a waterfall. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glen Falls located?
      Glen Falls is located in Overflow Wilderness Study Area, Highlands, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Overflow Wilderness Study Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.03337, -83.23566.
      ▼ How hard is Glen Falls?
      Glen Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glen Falls?
      The trail has 524 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,969 ft to 3,493 ft.
      ▼ Is Glen Falls a point to point trail?
      Glen Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glen Falls?
      Glen Falls is 4,354 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glen Falls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glen Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Glen Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glen Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Glen Falls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 49 minutes to hike Glen Falls. The trail is 4,354 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glen Falls?
      Glen Falls is a very popular trail. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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