Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, United States
14.3 miles (23.0 km) · 3,459 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Old Settlers Trail route traverses 14.3 miles through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, United States. Elevation gain totals 3,459 feet, with 2,719 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 4.9 miles, gaining 1,177 feet. The course averages 242 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 49% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 15.7 out of 10, placing it in the 79.9th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Tennessee.
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