Distance

0.6 mi to summit

4.2 mi total

Elevation

5,407 ft start

5,407 ft max

Vertical

333 ft gain

Time

20 min to summit

2 hr 21 min total

Gina dropped us off and picked us up for a point-to-point hike. It was very windy in the open, especially on Buzzard Rock, but not in the forest. Beech Mountain was a light to moderate bushwhack out and back.

Route name

Buzzard Rock 4.2 mi route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

stream crossing, weather

Key gear

trekking poles

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