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

Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC) is a 9.6-mile loop route in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States, gaining 1,230 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 368 feet at an average 7.1% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.