Yancey County, North Carolina, United States
22.7 miles (36.5 km) · 7,176 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 22.7 mi (36.5 km) |
| Elevation gain | 7,176 ft (2,187 m) |
| Average gain | 316 ft per mile (60 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.1 mi, 2,996 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 44.4% |
| Runnable | 39% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 15.9 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 5% |
| Mild uphill | 11% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Steep uphill | 26% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 26% |
Black Mountain Crest Trail (NC) has 7,176 ft (2,187 m) of elevation gain over 22.7 miles (36.5 km). That averages 316 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Black Mountain Crest Trail (NC) is 15.9 of 100. That is harder than 85% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Black Mountain Crest Trail (NC) runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 2,996 ft (913 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.4%.
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