Name: East Ridge Trail
Rating: 4.0

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A complete roller coaster of a trail as it ascends and descends over each knoll of the east ridge of Montreat's trail system. The trail is blazed gray, and it is super technical.

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Land Manager: Buncombe County, NC

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Brandon Thrower

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4.0 from 7 votes

#12

in Ridgecrest Trails

#11421

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4.0 from 7 votes

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4 Star		57%
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Almost at the top, looking over the mountains (fall 2020).

Nov 1, 2020 near Black M…, NC

Sep 11, 2017 near Black M…, NC

Jan 9, 2015 near Black M…, NC

Rocky Head summit and intersection with East Ridge Trail.

Mar 12, 2019 near Black M…, NC

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East Ridge Trail

“A technical roller coaster with good views and quad busting climbs and descents. ”

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3,989' 1,216 m

3,634' 1,108 m

710' 216 m

693' 211 m

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