Cark Mountain
Mountain in Donegal · 364 m
The hike up Cark Mountain
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Cark Mountain?
Cark Mountain is 364 m above sea level and lies in Donegal. Its prominence is 102 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Cark Mountain?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 10.2 km one way with 431 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 6 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Cark Mountain?
The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 10.2 km on foot · ↑ 431 m · about 5 h 6 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 10.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Cark Mountain in Conquer?
Yes — Cark Mountain is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Cark Mountain in the app
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