Avery County, North Carolina, United States
20.6 miles (33.2 km) · 5,950 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
The Tour de Grandfather route traverses 20.6 miles through Avery County, North Carolina, United States. Elevation gain totals 5,950 feet, with 5,958 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.7 miles and gains 1,807 feet. Vertical rate measures 290 feet of gain per mile. About 37% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 95.37th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in North Carolina.
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