BMT: Sections 24a (US 441 at Smokemont
 to Hughes Ridge Trail)

NC, USA

6.3 miles (10.1 km) · 2,624 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

BMT: Sections 24a (US 441 at Smokemont
 to Hughes Ridge Trail) covers 6.3 miles across NC, USA. Runners face 2,624 feet of climbing with 21 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 2.1 miles with 1,554 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 416 feet per mile. The course is 45% 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 25.9 puts it in the top 8.129999999999995% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking NC adventures.