Shut-in Trail

Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, United States

23.1 miles (37.2 km) · 4,883 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Shut-in Trail is a 23.1 mile route in Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, United States. The course features 4,883 feet of elevation gain and 5,397 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 2.5 miles with 1,178 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 213 feet per mile. Approximately 67% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 11.7 puts it in the top 30% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.