West Prong Trail

NC, USA

2.6 miles (4.2 km) · 965 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

West Prong Trail covers 2.6 miles across NC, USA. Runners face 965 feet of climbing with 379 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 1.3 miles, gaining 617 feet. The course averages 227 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 26% 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 23.1 out of 10, placing it in the 89.69th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking NC adventures.