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Tennessee
5.1 mi
Distance
1,266 ft
Gain
2h 19m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Van Cliff Loop
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Van Cliff Loop is a 5.06-mile loop trail in North Carolina with 1,266 feet of elevation gain, rated as moderate difficulty.
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