Scott Mountain Loop
2.9 mi · ▲ 771 ft · 1 hr 21 min
Scott Mountain Loop is a 2.9-mile loop near Enka Village, NC. The route reaches Scott Mountain. It climbs 771 ft, with sections as steep as 36% grade. It scores 50/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi2,162 – 2,959 ft · steepest grade: 36%3.0 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 35.51786, -82.65220
Nearest town Enka Village, NC
Directions
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Scott Mountain Loop
2.9 mi · ▲ 771 ft · 1 hr 21 min
Elevation 2,164–2,961 ft
Loop
Trailhead: 35.51786, -82.65220
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 7:07 AM · sunset 7:54 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading E.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.1 miPass Scott Mountain.
- 0.7 miBear right, heading W.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.4 miSharp right, heading SW.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading W.
- 350 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.3 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 7:07 AMSunset 7:54 PM
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- Mease Gap & North Boundary Road 4.1 mi · ▲ 828 ft
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