Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN)

Sevier County, Tennessee, United States

29.9 miles (48.2 km) · 6,901 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	29.9 mi (48.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,901 ft (2,103 m)
Average gain	231 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 2,958 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 6 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN)

How much elevation gain does Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN) have?

Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN) has 6,901 ft (2,103 m) of elevation gain over 29.9 miles (48.2 km). That averages 231 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN)?

The difficulty score for Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN) is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN)?

The longest climb on Great Smoky Mountains Peak Loop (NC, TN) runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 2,958 ft (902 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.