Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, United States
12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 1,670 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
West Fork covers 12.2 miles across Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, United States. Runners face 1,670 feet of climbing with 1,664 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 2.3 miles with 1,220 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 137 feet per mile. The course is 82% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 9.3 puts it in the top 39.16% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Tennessee adventures.
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