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Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville)

Pisgah Inn to Black Mountain Campground, North Carolina

Distance
115.1 km
Elev. gain
4,373 m
Start
Near Transylvania County
Finish
Mount Mitchell Trailhead

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

About this distance

Far shows Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail's published 115.1 km (71.5 mi). The mapped route measures 108.9 km (67.7 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville)?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville) is 115.1 km (71.5 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville) have?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville) has about 4,373 m (14,347 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville) start and finish?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville) runs between Near Transylvania County and Mount Mitchell Trailhead.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 3: The High Peaks and Asheville)?
Far shows Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail's published 115.1 km (71.5 mi). The mapped route measures 108.9 km (67.7 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.