Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States
7.4 miles (11.9 km) · 855 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Lake Whelchel Trail is a 7.4 mile point-to-point route located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. The route climbs 855 feet and descends 820 feet. Vertical rate measures 121 feet of gain per mile. 84% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 45.48th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring South Carolina.
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