Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC)

Burke County, North Carolina, United States

9.6 miles (15.4 km) · 2,615 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pinchin-Linville River-Conley Cove-Rock Jock Loop (NC) is a 9.6 mile loop route located in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 2,615 feet and descends 2,598 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.2 miles and gains 1,355 feet. Vertical rate measures 275 feet of gain per mile. 57% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 76.55th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.