Distance

8.5 mi to summit

13.0 mi total

Elevation

5,840 ft start

Vertical

1,943 ft gain

Time

4 hr 30 min to summit

6 hr 30 min total

Started at Windy Gap trailhead going clockwise around the loop getting Hawkins first, then Middle Hawkins and South Hawkins before heading down the fire road. Cloudy day below, but not up in the mountains. Really cool hiking above those clouds all day, and a brief section through chilly mist.

Route name

Hawkins Ridge Trail

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