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Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country)

Beacon Heights to Devils Garden Overlook, North Carolina

Distance
136.6 km
Elev. gain
3,904 m
Start
Backcountry Permit Box
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 136.6 km (84.9 mi). The mapped route measures 137.8 km (85.6 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country)?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country) is 136.6 km (84.9 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country) have?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country) has about 3,904 m (12,808 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country) start and finish?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country) starts and finishes at Backcountry Permit Box.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 5: The High Country)?
Far shows Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail's published 136.6 km (84.9 mi). The mapped route measures 137.8 km (85.6 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

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