Tanawha Trail

Grandfather Mountain State Park, North Carolina, United States

11.6 miles (18.6 km) · 1,507 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Tanawha Trail is a 11.6 mile route in Grandfather Mountain State Park, North Carolina, United States. The course features 1,507 feet of elevation gain and 2,293 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 3.9 miles with 225 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 133 feet per mile. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 10.5 puts it in the top 34.16% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.