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Old highway US-70, now closed to cars.


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3.9

Miles

6.3

KM

Paved Path

2,584' 788 m

High

1,618' 493 m

Low

966' 294 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is a straightforward, paved climb to get to top of Kitsuma with wonderful views of the mountains. Part of the ORAAM course.

Contacts

Shared By:

Marcus Barton

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 10 votes

#7074

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  4.5 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#191

in North Carolina

#7,074

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3,335 Since Apr 9, 2014
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Photos

On the way back to the trailhead.
Aug 7, 2016 near Black M…, NC
Sunset view of mountains, trees and church near lower trailhead and parking spot
Dec 27, 2019 near Black M…, NC
Some great views along the paved Point Lookout Trail climb.
Mar 13, 2016 near Black M…, NC
Point Lookout view.
May 5, 2017 near Black M…, NC
At the bottom of Kitsuma.
May 5, 2017 near Black M…, NC
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Check-Ins

Aug 24, 2025
Andrew Tomblin
climb to kitsuma or Bernard mountain 3.9mi — 1h 50m
May 2, 2025
Jamey Mossengren
Oct 13, 2023
Private User
May 16, 2020
Joshua Johnson
Gradual 4 mi. Paved Up hill and fast run down. 7.4mi
Jan 1, 2020
Pat Newcomb
Dec 26, 2019
Kenan Schaefkofer
7.2mi — 2h 30m
Sep 21, 2019
Stone Melber
3.9mi — 10h 00m
Aug 13, 2019
Johnny Bishop
4.9mi
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