Swain County, North Carolina, United States
35.2 miles (56.7 km) · 9,274 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Sugarlands to Oconaluftee Vistor Center covers 35.2 miles across Swain County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 9,274 feet of climbing with 8,735 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 7.1 miles and gains 2,173 feet. Vertical rate measures 265 feet of gain per mile. The course is 38% 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 95.26th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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