Beech Gap Trail (West)

NC, USA

2.9 miles (4.7 km) · 1,837 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Beech Gap Trail (West) is a 2.9 mile point-to-point route located in NC, USA. The route climbs 1,837 feet. The largest climb extends 1.1 miles, gaining 608 feet. The course averages 634 feet of vertical gain per mile. 2% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 41.9 out of 10, placing it in the 98.38th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NC.