
MTS Trail South Out-and-Back, 6 mi. 650ft. Elev. Gain
A moderate 6-mile out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with about 650 feet of elevation gain, starting from the Fresh Market parking lot on Hendersonville Road. Includes a 15-minute break at the turnaround; leashed dogs welcome per Forest Service rules.
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