Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC)

Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 4,157 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Average gain	343 ft per mile (65 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 4,153 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.2%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC)

How much elevation gain does Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC) have?

Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC) has 4,157 ft (1,267 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 343 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC)?

The difficulty score for Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC) is 17.9 of 100. That is harder than 88.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC)?

The longest climb on Mt Sterling, Baxter Creek Trail (NC) runs 6.1 miles (9.7 km) and gains 4,153 ft (1,266 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.2%.