Black Mountain Crest Trail

17.60 km loop hiking starting from Mount Mitchell State Park.

This hike includes 5 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 437 m across 3.00 km, with an average slope of 14.6%.

• Climb 1 (at km 1.29 km): +60 m over 425 m, average slope 14.1%
• Climb 2 (at km 2.96 km): +114 m over 821 m, average slope 13.9%
• Climb 3 (at km 3.88 km): +31 m over 196 m, average slope 15.8%
• Climb 4 (at km 6.79 km): +141 m over 761 m, average slope 18.5%
• Climb 5 (at km 11.08 km): +91 m over 797 m, average slope 11.4%