Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 5,107 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Shut In Ridge Run is a 16.1 mile point-to-point route located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 5,126 feet and descends 2,125 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.9 miles and gains 1,181 feet. Vertical rate measures 319 feet of gain per mile. 51% 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 86.14th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.
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