Shortoff

Linville Gorge Wilderness, North Carolina, United States

6.7 miles (10.8 km) · 1,023 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Shortoff route traverses 6.7 miles through Linville Gorge Wilderness, North Carolina, United States. Elevation gain totals 1,023 feet, with 2,588 feet of descent. Vertical rate measures 153 feet of gain per mile. About 51% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 61.55th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in North Carolina.