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Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls)

Black Mountain Campground to Beacon Heights, North Carolina

Distance
123.4 km
Elev. gain
5,423 m
Start
Mount Mitchell Trailhead
Finish
Backcountry Permit Box

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 123.4 km (76.7 mi). The mapped route measures 128.6 km (79.9 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls)?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls) is 123.4 km (76.7 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls) have?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls) has about 5,423 m (17,792 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls) start and finish?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls) runs between Mount Mitchell Trailhead and Backcountry Permit Box.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 4: Gorges, Peaks and Waterfalls)?
Far shows Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail's published 123.4 km (76.7 mi). The mapped route measures 128.6 km (79.9 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

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