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