KY, USA
26.7 miles (43.0 km) · 4,211 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail: Birch Knob Section is a 26.7 mile point-to-point route located in KY, USA. The route climbs 4,211 feet and descends 2,652 feet. The longest climb spans 4.7 miles with 1,780 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 163 feet per mile. 74% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 11.0 puts it in the top 32.230000000000004% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring KY.
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