Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, United States
5.2 miles (8.4 km) · 32 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Mount Mitchell Trail is a 5.2 mile point-to-point route located in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 32 feet and descends 3,625 feet. Elevation gain averages 8 feet per mile. 35% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 4.5 puts it in the top 63.65% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.
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