Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
66.9 miles (107.7 km) · 10,377 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 covers 66.9 miles across Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 10,377 feet of climbing with 12,286 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 15.3 miles and gains 2,988 feet. Vertical rate measures 157 feet of gain per mile. The course is 67% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 90.6th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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