Old Cataloochee Turnpike (lower)

NC, USA

3.3 miles (5.3 km) · 1,041 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Old Cataloochee Turnpike (lower) covers 3.3 miles across NC, USA. Runners face 1,041 feet of climbing with 22 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 1.6 miles and gains 611 feet. Vertical rate measures 309 feet of gain per mile. The course is 60% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 85.03th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking NC adventures.