NC, USA
11.7 miles (18.8 km) · 4,850 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Black Mountain Crest Trail #179 is a 11.7 mile point-to-point route located in NC, USA. The route climbs 4,850 feet and descends 1,332 feet. The most significant ascent covers 4.2 miles and gains 3,044 feet. Vertical rate measures 300 feet of gain per mile. 41% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 90.25th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NC.
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