Distance
0.8 mi to summit
3.4 mi total
Elevation
2,819 ft start
3,533 ft max
Vertical
631 ft gain
Time
1 hr 20 min to summit
2 hr 13 min total
Beautiful hike with flowers blooming and a great vista near the peak of Akin Mountain! The peak is overgrown with briars, but a medium bushwhack is possible by following the rock faces. The Duncan Ridge Trail from Mulky Gap is a steep approach to the peak.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
routefinding, bushwhacking, blowdowns
Key gear
trekking poles
