Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald

NC, USA

6.6 miles (10.6 km) · 2,282 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald route traverses 6.6 miles through NC, USA. Elevation gain totals 2,282 feet, with 45 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 2.4 miles and gains 921 feet. Vertical rate measures 340 feet of gain per mile. About 45% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 91.54th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in NC.