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Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes)

Hanging Rock State Park to Bryan Park, Greensboro, North Carolina

Distance
97.2 km
Elev. gain
1,421 m
Start
Trail Information
Finish
Near Greensboro

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 97.2 km (60.4 mi). The mapped route measures 103.7 km (64.4 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes)?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes) is 97.2 km (60.4 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes) have?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes) has about 1,421 m (4,662 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes) start and finish?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes) runs between Trail Information and Near Greensboro.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Segment 8: Rivers, Railroads and Lakes)?
Far shows Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail's published 97.2 km (60.4 mi). The mapped route measures 103.7 km (64.4 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

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