Ascent of Browning Knob on 2020-08-26| Other People: | Solo Ascent
Only Party on Mountain | | Date: | Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Browning Knob | | Location: | USA-North Carolina | | Elevation: | 6240 ft / 1901 m |
Ascent Trip ReportA wide trail to the top of summit but very muddy with many side trails to avoid mud. Steep with roots. Not much in the way of views but heavy traffic at some times. Everyone else went back to the car. This was extra credit. Fast easy but a horrible trail in muddy conditions. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 230 ft / 69 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 110 ft / 32 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 1.1 mi / 1.8 km | | Grade/Class: | 1+,2 | | Quality: | 5 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Mud/Swamp | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 175 ft / 53 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 120 ft / 36 m; Extra: 55 ft / 16m | | Loss on way in: | 55 ft / 16 m | | Distance: | 0.2 mi / 0.3 km | | Route: | only standard trail each way | | Start Trailhead: | saddle between peaks 6120 ft / 1865 m | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 55 ft / 16 m | | Gain on way out: | 55 ft / 16 m | | Distance: | 0.9 mi / 1.4 km | | End Trailhead: | Parking Lot | Ascent Part of Trip: NC-Family Trip
Complete Trip Sequence:
Total Trip Gain: 6854 ft / 2088 m Total Trip Loss: 1890 ft / 577 m |
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