Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
30.6 miles (49.3 km) · 7,149 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The Shining Rock Wilderness Circuit is a 30.6 mile route in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. The course features 7,141 feet of elevation gain and 7,138 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 5.6 miles and gains 2,505 feet. Vertical rate measures 234 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 56% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 80th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.
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