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4,039 ft
Distance
366 ft
Climb
00:16:56
Avg time
366 ft
Altitude change
4,940 ft
Altitude min
5,306 ft
Altitude max
4,940 ft
Altitude start
5,305 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
1.8%
Grade max
42%
Grade min
4,039 ft
Distance climb
00:16:56
Avg time
Frying Pan Tower Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaShining Rock Wilderness
Brevard, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Take a short hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway to enjoy panoramic views from Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower, located near Mt. Pisgah in Pisgah National Forest. The views are better than from atop Mt. Pisgah, with half the hike (only 1.5 miles round-trip) Although the very top of the tower is locked, you can climb five flights of stairs to just underneath the top platform. It can be a challenge for those timid of heights.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 6 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(35.395330, -82.768530)
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Nearby Trails
- Mount Pisgah Trail 2 miles
- Barnett Branch (north) 2 miles
- Pilot Rocks 3 miles
- Laurel Mountain 3 miles
- Thompson Creek Trail 3 miles
Shining Rock Wilderness
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Where is Frying Pan Tower Trail located?
Frying Pan Tower Trail is located in Shining Rock Wilderness, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Shining Rock Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.39533, -82.76853.
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How hard is Frying Pan Tower Trail?
Frying Pan Tower Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Frying Pan Tower Trail?
Frying Pan Tower Trail has 366 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,940 ft to 5,306 ft.
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Is Frying Pan Tower Trail a point to point trail?
Frying Pan Tower Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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