Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC)

Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 1,230 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mountains-to-Sea/Powhatan Loop (NC) covers 9.6 miles across Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 1,230 feet of climbing with 1,263 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 2.0 miles and gains 360 feet. Vertical rate measures 131 feet of gain per mile. The course is 80% 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 53.67th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.