Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
249.5 miles (401.5 km) · 50,858 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Great Smoky Mountains Perimeter Loop is a 249.5 mile loop route located in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The route climbs 50,858 feet and descends 50,993 feet. The largest climb extends 52.7 miles, gaining 648 feet. The course averages 206 feet of vertical gain per mile. 53% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 16.8 out of 10, placing it in the 81.84th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Tennessee.
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