Hughes Ridge Trail

Cherokee · Swain County · NC

9.6 miDistance
3,308 ftTotal climb
3,308 ftTotal descent
5,554 ftHigh point
4,834 ftLow point

Elevation profile

Hughes Ridge Trail is a 9.6-mile trail near Cherokee, in Swain County, NC. It climbs 3,308 ft and descends 3,308 ft, between 4,834 ft and a high point of 5,554 ft. Mapped for equestrian.

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Updated 2026-07-21. Open the interactive map for routing, weather, and offline use.