Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North

Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States

25.7 miles (41.4 km) · 3,912 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.7 mi (41.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,912 ft (1,192 m)
Average gain	152 ft per mile (29 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 882 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North

How much elevation gain does Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North have?

Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North has 3,912 ft (1,192 m) of elevation gain over 25.7 miles (41.4 km). That averages 152 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North?

The difficulty score for Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North?

The longest climb on Tanawha Marathon (Double Traverse) North-South-North runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 882 ft (269 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.