Swain County, North Carolina, United States
34.2 miles (55.0 km) · 6,777 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The Clingman's Dome, Deep Creek (NC, TN) route traverses 34.2 miles through Swain County, North Carolina, United States. Elevation gain totals 6,777 feet, with 6,758 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 9.6 miles and gains 3,754 feet. Vertical rate measures 200 feet of gain per mile. About 56% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 92.28th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in North Carolina.
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