Burke County, North Carolina, United States
33.7 miles (54.2 km) · 7,719 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Linville Gorge Hiking Circuit (NC) covers 33.7 miles across Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 7,643 feet of climbing with 7,658 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 8.4 miles and gains -1,114 feet. Vertical rate measures 231 feet of gain per mile. The course is 54% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 77.08th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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