Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
17.3 miles (27.8 km) · 4,402 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Shining Rock Wilderness Ridge (NC) covers 17.3 miles across Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 4,402 feet of climbing with 4,396 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 2.6 miles and gains 199 feet. Vertical rate measures 256 feet of gain per mile. The course is 57% 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 92.32th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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