Shut in Gap Road #7019 (Dick’s Creek Road Extension)

NC, USA

5.9 miles (9.5 km) · 1,581 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Shut in Gap Road #7019 (Dick’s Creek Road Extension) is a 5.9 mile point-to-point route located in NC, USA. The route climbs 1,581 feet and descends 192 feet. The most significant ascent covers 2.2 miles and gains 692 feet. Vertical rate measures 235 feet of gain per mile. 63% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 82.88th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NC.