Black Mountain Crest Trail

Hiking Moderate Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 17.60 km
Elevation gain 869 m
Elevation loss 1877 m
Altitude minimum 986 m
Altitude maximum 2018 m
Altitude Start 1995 m
Altitude End 987 m
Estimated hiking time 5 h 50 min
Difficulty Moderate

17.60 km loop hiking starting from Mount Mitchell State Park. Elevation gain is 869 m, with altitude ranging from 986 m to 2018 m. Estimated time: 5 h 50 min. Starting town: Mount Mitchell State Park (North Carolina, États-Unis).

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%

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