Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise)

Clay County, North Carolina, United States

24.4 miles (39.2 km) · 6,301 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	24.4 mi (39.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,301 ft (1,921 m)
Average gain	258 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 1,381 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise)

How much elevation gain does Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise) have?

Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise) has 6,301 ft (1,921 m) of elevation gain over 24.4 miles (39.2 km). That averages 258 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise)?

The difficulty score for Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise) is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise)?

The longest climb on Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise) runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 1,381 ft (421 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.