Cocke County, Tennessee, United States
12.1 miles (19.4 km) · 2,843 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Hall Top via Buzzards Roost is a 12.1-mile loop route in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States, gaining 2,859 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 2,631 feet at an average 7.4% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 12.1 mi (19.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,843 ft (866 m) |
| Average gain | 235 ft per mile (45 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.1 mi, 2,394 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 38.6% |
| Runnable | 56% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 12.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 1% |
| Mild uphill | 19% |
| Moderate uphill | 20% |
| Steep uphill | 12% |
| Mild downhill | 17% |
| Moderate downhill | 19% |
| Steep downhill | 13% |
Hall Top via Buzzards Roost has 2,843 ft (866 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.4 km). That averages 235 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Hall Top via Buzzards Roost is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Hall Top via Buzzards Roost runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 2,394 ft (730 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.6%.
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