Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC)

Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 1,230 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,230 ft (375 m)
Average gain	129 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 368 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC)

How much elevation gain does Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC) have?

Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC) has 1,230 ft (375 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.4 km). That averages 129 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC)?

The difficulty score for Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC) is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC)?

The longest climb on Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC) runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 368 ft (112 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.