BMT: Segment 19a-19e (Tapoco Lodge to Fontana Dam)

NC, USA

13.5 miles (21.8 km) · 2,976 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The BMT: Segment 19a-19e (Tapoco Lodge to Fontana Dam) is a 13.5 mile route in NC, USA. The course features 2,976 feet of elevation gain and 2,348 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 6.3 miles and gains 1,313 feet. Vertical rate measures 45 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 62% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: rolling. This route ranks at the 66.97th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring NC's mountain terrain.