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6.1 miles
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-3,277 ft
Descent
5,278 ft
High Point
-3,195 ft
Altitude change
2,083 ft
Altitude min
5,278 ft
Altitude start
2,083 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-49.5%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2,293 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,529 ft
Distance flat
Stratton Bald Trail Details
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Riding AreaJoyce Kilmer/Slickrock Wilderness
Robbinsville, North Carolina -
Ref NumberTR54
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#326913 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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The Stratton Bald Trail starts at the Rattler Ford Bridge on State Road 1127 near the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, and gains more than 3,000 feet in elevation over Stratton Bald to its junction with the Stratton Bald Alternate Trail (TR54A). From the trailhead, the trail travels through Designated Wilderness for approximately 2.6 miles and also passes through a portion of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, slowly gaining elevation to reach the ridge. From that point, it follows a ridge approximately 2.7 miles over boulder fields and through thickets to a junction with the Wolf Laurel Access Trail. From there, the trail ascends moderately for 1.2 miles to the junction with the Haoe Lead Trail at 5,280 foot elevation.
At that point, the Stratton Bald Trail turns westerly and follows the Stratton Bald Ridge for approximately 0.3 miles to the top of Stratton Bald, the tallest point in the Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness, but this point has no view. The trail continues westerly for approximately 0.8 miles to enter a clearing with great views to the south. This location is near the top of Bob Bald. The trail then enters the forest again, and descends to the junction with the Stratton Bald Alternate Trail (54A), another 0.5 miles. Between this point and the Haoe Lead Junction, the Stratton Bald Trail is also part of the Benton MacKaye Trail.
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(35.375240, -83.989030)
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Nearby Trails
- Haoe Lead Trail (bmt) 0 ft
- Naked Ground Trail 4,160 ft
- Wolf Laurel Trail 2 miles
- Swan Cabin Road 2 miles
- Hangover Lead Trail South (bmt) 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stratton Bald Trail
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Where is Stratton Bald Trail located?
Stratton Bald Trail is located in Joyce Kilmer/Slickrock Wilderness, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Joyce Kilmer/Slickrock Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.37524, -83.98903.
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How hard is Stratton Bald Trail?
Stratton Bald Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Stratton Bald Trail?
Stratton Bald Trail has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,277 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,083 ft to 5,278 ft.
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Is Stratton Bald Trail a point to point trail?
Stratton Bald Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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