United StatesNorth CarolinaBlackrock Mountain

Blackrock Mountain

Mountain in North Carolina · 4,505 ft

4,505 ft
Elevation
430 ft
Prominence
1.2 mi
Hike length one way
35.1731, -83.0272
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Blackrock Mountain

1.2 mi
one way
430 ft
of ascent
1 h 3 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

4,111 ft1.2 mi · 4,495 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 430 ft · about 1 h 3 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Panthertown Valley North Parking Area
parking · north of the peak
about 2.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Cold Mountain Gap trailhead
marked trailhead · southeast of the peak
about 3.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Blackrock Mountain?

Blackrock Mountain is 4,505 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 430 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Blackrock Mountain?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.2 mi one way with 430 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 3 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Blackrock Mountain?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 1.2 mi on foot · ↑ 430 ft · about 1 h 3 min round trip. Alternative: Panthertown Valley North Parking Area (north of the peak) (about 2.8 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Blackrock Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Blackrock Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States 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.

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