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Quick Facts

Wolf Ridge Trail

Difficulty:	Difficult
Elevation:	4,500 Feet (1402.7 Meters) Approximate
Elevation Gain:	2,600 Feet (810.5 Meters)
Length:	6.4 Miles (10.67 Kilometers)
USGS Maps:	Fontana Dam, Tapoco, Calderwood, Cades Cove

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

Wolf Ridge Trail is very strenuous as it follows a high ridge. There are switchbacks to ease the ascension. Primitive camping is available along the route along with fishing in the Moore Springs Branch.

Directions from Fontana Lake, NC: Take SR 28 west to the Twentymile Ranger Station. Begin on Twenty Mile Creek Trail from behind ranger station. When this trail forks, bear left to reach Wolf Ridge Trail.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Camping	Primitive sites available along the path.	Yes
	Fishing	Fishing available in Moore Springs Branch.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Wolf Ridge Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding		Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Beautiful blueberry bushes and a variety of ferns grow along the path.	Yes