NC, USA
11.7 miles (18.8 km) · 4,968 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Mount Mitchell - Black Mountain Crest Trail #179 is a 11.7 mile point-to-point route located in NC, USA. The route climbs 4,968 feet and descends 1,444 feet. The largest climb extends 4.2 miles, gaining 3,046 feet. The course averages 427 feet of vertical gain per mile. 37% 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 26.4 out of 10, placing it in the 92.29th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NC.
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