NC 80/BRP to Woods Mountain
Hike Number: 555
Area Location: MST
Trailhead Location: NC 80/BRP
Trailend Location: Woods Mountain
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,938 / 3,659
Total Elevation Gain: 2,400
Total Elevation Descent: 2,400
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0555.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0555.pdf
Google Maps: \Hiking\google\555.htm
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0555.gpx
Trail Description: Hike from BRP out towards Woods Mountain east on the MST. This is a little traveled section of the MST with seldom seen views of the Blacks and Mt Mitchell.:-)
Topos: Celo, Little Switzerland
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Black Mountain Near McDonalds
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 90
Driving Directions: I-40 E to exit 72; US 70 E; left onto NC 80 to parking area on right just before BRP
Notes: Hike has been done as 8 and as 10 miles. Let's Go will define hike distance.
Hike History: A0702, W0702