NC, USA
17.7 miles (28.5 km) · 3,187 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Buncombe Horse Trail is a 17.7 mile point-to-point route located in NC, USA. The route climbs 3,187 feet and descends 2,504 feet. The largest climb extends 3.2 miles, gaining 2,406 feet. The course averages 186 feet of vertical gain per mile. 71% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 13.1 out of 10, placing it in the 73.97th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NC.
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