AT: Springer Mtn - Clingmans Dome (GA, TN, NC)

Clay County, North Carolina, United States

178.2 miles (286.9 km) · 42,030 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

AT: Springer Mtn - Clingmans Dome (GA, TN, NC) covers 178.2 miles across Clay County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 42,030 feet of climbing with 39,150 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 30.9 miles with 1,821 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 236 feet per mile. The course is 51% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 17.7 puts it in the top 16.700000000000003% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.