Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN)

Swain County, North Carolina, United States

28.4 miles (45.7 km) · 6,222 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance28.4 mi (45.7 km)
Elevation gain6,222 ft (1,896 m)
Average gain219 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb11.0 mi, 4,045 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade30.8%
Runnable55% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score14.7 of 100
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Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat17%
Mild uphill10%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill19%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill17%
Steep downhill15%

Questions about Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN)

How much elevation gain does Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN) have?

Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN) has 6,222 ft (1,896 m) of elevation gain over 28.4 miles (45.7 km). That averages 219 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN)?

The difficulty score for Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN)?

The longest climb on Clingman's Dome, Noland (NC, TN) runs 11.0 miles (17.6 km) and gains 4,045 ft (1,233 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.

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