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Powerline Road Trail #451

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Nantahala National Forest
  5. Panthertown Trail System
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Length

6.2 Miles 10.0 Kilometers


Doubletrack

Elevation

848' 258 m

Ascent

-582' -177 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

4,108' 1,252 m

High

3,649' 1,112 m

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“An old power line road that's mostly doubletrack from Cold Mountain Gap to Rye Mountain Road.”

— Mark O'Neal
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Overview

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Dogs: Leashed

Description

The Powerline Road Trail is most often used as part of an overall loop in Panthertown or an out-and-back from Cold Mountain Gap. There are a couple of pretty steep sections before gaining the ridge, but mostly not too hard.

Contacts

Local Club: Friends of Panthertown

May 2, 2018: Welcome Friends!

Apr 1, 2018: Panthertown Valley to be renamed Beartown Valley; Entry fee to be charged.

Mar 23, 2018: USFS Panthertown Bear Alert: Overnight Campers Should Use Bear Resistant Canisters and Bear Pepper Spray

Land Manager: USFS - Nantahala National Forest Office

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in North Carolina

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View from the nearby Blackrock Mountain overlook.
View from the nearby Blackrock Mountain overlook.
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