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Sunburst Campground via Fork Ridge Trail

based on 13 tracks & routes #7 hike out of 26 in
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6.6 mi
Distance
3 hrs 21 min
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terrain
2,584 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Shining Rock Wilderness.

This trail goes by Birdstand Mountain and Sunburst Campground.

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