MINGUS
Trail near Murphy, North Carolina · National Forests in North Carolina
Hiking Biking Mountain biking
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 35.10497, -84.08381
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,553 to 1,741 ft
- Ride time
- 25 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG05 - +12-20%
- Managed by
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Trail number
- TR630
- County
- Cherokee County, North Carolina
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Jackrabbit Mountain 18 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Holly Flats Campground 14 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Rough Ridge Campground 11 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- RAMSEY BLUFF 0.9 mi long
- FARMER TOP CONNECTOR 0.0 mi long
- FARMER TOP OVERLOOK 0.9 mi long
- RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR 0.3 mi long
- RAMSEY BEND NORTH 1.5 mi long
- RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR 1.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is MINGUS?
- MINGUS is about 0.8 miles long, or about 1.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on MINGUS?
- About 260 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,553 and 1,741 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike MINGUS?
- Plan on about 50 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on MINGUS?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on MINGUS?
- MINGUS is open to hiking and biking, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does MINGUS start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 35.10497, -84.08381. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.