King's Pinnacle (NC)

Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

3.8 miles (6.2 km) · 809 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

King's Pinnacle (NC) is a 3.8 mile loop route located in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 809 feet and descends 810 feet. The largest climb extends 1.5 miles, gaining 5 feet. The course averages 215 feet of vertical gain per mile. 57% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 13.2 out of 10, placing it in the 74.19th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.

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