Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
33.4 miles (53.8 km) · 8,342 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The Big Creek Rim covers 33.4 miles across Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 8,342 feet of climbing with 8,311 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 6.0 miles, gaining 4,083 feet. The course averages 251 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 49% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 28.9 out of 10, placing it in the 93.74th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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