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Alleghany County

Bluff Mountain Summit Meadow – Bluff Mountain Trail loop from Low Notch Overlook

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United States
North Carolina
Alleghany County

Bluff Mountain Summit Meadow – Bluff Mountain Trail loop from Low Notch Overlook

Hard

4.9

(7870)

14,957

hikers

Bluff Mountain Summit Meadow – Bluff Mountain Trail loop from Low Notch Overlook

08:18

20.4km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.8 km for 4.50 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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12.7 km

Basin Cove Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The Basin Cove Campground in Doughton Park is a primitive, backcountry campsite that requires a permit to stay at. A couple different trails and the Grassy Gap Fire Road offer …

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2

15.8 km

Brooks Knob

Highlight • Summit

3

16.8 km

This overlook is at the end of a really short spur trail off of the main Bluff Ridge Primitive Trail. It offers views of Doughton Park and back towards Bluff …

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4

17.2 km

Bluff Mountain Summit Meadow

Highlight • Summit

Bluff Mountain has an open, grassy peak. The summit meadow offers views towards Stone Mountain State Park and back towards the other mountains of Doughton Park. The main overlook area …

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5

17.7 km

Bluff Mountain Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bluff Mountain Trail stretches from Brinegar Cabin to Basin Cove Overlook. The most heavily used portions of the trail are the sections right around the Bluff Mountain Overlook parking lot …

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

360 m

285 m

133 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

2.62 km

564 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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