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Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley)

Devils Garden Overlook to Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina

Distance
112.8 km
Elev. gain
2,051 m
Start
Backcountry Permit Box
Finish
Bean Shoals Canal

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 112.8 km (70.1 mi). The mapped route measures 111.8 km (69.5 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley)?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley) is 112.8 km (70.1 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley) have?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley) has about 2,051 m (6,729 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley) start and finish?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley) runs between Backcountry Permit Box and Bean Shoals Canal.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 6: The Elkin Valley)?
Far shows Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail's published 112.8 km (70.1 mi). The mapped route measures 111.8 km (69.5 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

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