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Highway 63: Leicester to Trust

NC 63, New Leicester Highway · Leicester → Trust

Twisty18.6 mi35 min2,600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,900 ftOne way
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The drive

NC 63 is a two-lane mountain highway that Wikipedia calls aggressively twisty in its mountain sections. The drive runs from Leicester, through open farm valley, past Canto along Little Sandymush Creek, over Doggett Gap, the highway's high point, and down about 1,500 feet to Trust.

The descent has two twisty stretches, around miles 5 to 7 and 11 to 16. The road ends at NC 209 in Trust, beside Friezeland Creek, so it pairs with NC 209. It's 18.6 miles and about 35 minutes.

Along the way

  1. Leicester
  2. Doggett Gap
  3. Trust (NC-209)
Elevation
2,600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,900 ft
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Curves
Mostly moderate, with two twisty stretches
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Good to know

  • The descent from Doggett Gap is steep and twisty.
  • NC 63 is not among NCDOT's major Helene repair projects, but check DriveNC for work.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NCDOT DriveNC.

Questions about this drive

How long does NC 63 from Leicester to Trust take?

Leicester to Trust on NC 63 is 18.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes.

How twisty is NC 63?

Wikipedia describes the mountain sections of NC 63 as aggressively twisty, and the road drops about 1,500 feet from Doggett Gap.

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