Nantahala Adventure Run (NC)

Macon County, North Carolina, United States

54.9 miles (88.3 km) · 13,669 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nantahala Adventure Run (NC) covers 54.9 miles across Macon County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 13,669 feet of climbing with 13,671 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 17.3 miles with 3,565 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 252 feet per mile. The course is 48% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 16.5 puts it in the top 18.72% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.