Birkhead Mountain Trail

Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 1,381 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Birkhead Mountain Trail covers 11.0 miles across Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 1,381 feet of climbing with 1,362 feet of loss. The course averages 129 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 78% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 7.2 out of 10, placing it in the 51.36th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.

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