Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC)

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

9.5 miles (15.3 km) · 475 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Sherman Branch Nature Preserve (NC) route traverses 9.5 miles through Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. Elevation gain totals 475 feet, with 450 feet of descent. The course averages 55 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 99% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as hilly. Difficulty is rated 1.9 out of 10, placing it in the 19.36th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in North Carolina.