MacRae Peak

Mountain in North Carolina · 5,692 ft

5,692 ft
Elevation
118 ft
Prominence
2.9 mi
Hike length one way
36.1017, -81.8228
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up MacRae Peak

2.9 mi
one way
1,558 ft
of ascent
2 h 49 min
round trip

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

4,311 ft2.9 mi · 5,781 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
2.9 mi on foot · ↑ 1,558 ft · about 2 h 49 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Profile Trailhead
parking · northwest of the peak
about 4.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 4.5 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 MacRae Peak?

MacRae Peak is 5,692 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 118 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up MacRae Peak?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 2.9 mi one way with 1,558 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 49 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for MacRae Peak?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 2.9 mi on foot · ↑ 1,558 ft · about 2 h 49 min round trip. Alternative: Profile Trailhead (northwest of the peak) (about 4.1 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 MacRae Peak in Conquer?

Yes — MacRae Peak 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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