Pinch-In Hiking Trail (NC)

Burke County, North Carolina, United States

2.2 miles (3.6 km) · 1,611 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Pinch-In Hiking Trail (NC) is a 2.2 mile route in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The course features 1,611 feet of elevation gain and 1,640 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 0.6 miles with 811 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 730 feet per mile. Approximately 3% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 27.5 puts it in the top 7.069999999999993% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.