Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Richardson-Taylor Preserve

Richardson-Taylor Preserve, North Carolina, United States

5.0 miles (8.0 km) · 671 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Richardson-Taylor Preserve is a 5.0 mile route in Richardson-Taylor Preserve, North Carolina, United States. The course features 671 feet of elevation gain and 591 feet of descent. The course averages 140 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 6.8 out of 10, placing it in the 49.76th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.