Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise)

Clay County, North Carolina, United States

24.4 miles (39.2 km) · 6,706 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fires Creek Rim Trail (Counterclockwise) covers 24.4 miles across Clay County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 6,706 feet of climbing with 6,696 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 5.1 miles, gaining 1,903 feet. The course averages 276 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 48% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 28.6 out of 10, placing it in the 93.61th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.