Mt Mitchell (NC)

Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

5.2 miles (8.4 km) · 3,484 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Mt Mitchell (NC) is a 5.2 mile route in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States. The course features 3,484 feet of elevation gain and 20 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 1.8 miles and gains 1,289 feet. Vertical rate measures 664 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 15% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 99.95th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.