Black Mountain Crest Trail (NC)

Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

22.7 miles (36.5 km) · 7,145 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Black Mountain Crest Trail (NC) is a 22.7 mile route in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States. The course features 7,145 feet of elevation gain and 7,230 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 5.4 miles, gaining 663 feet. The course averages 317 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 39% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 19.7 out of 10, placing it in the 85.99th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.