15.6 mi
Distance
5,774 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 50m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Black Crest Trail and Mount Mitchell is a point-to-point trail in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 16 miles long and gains 5,774 feet. The nearest town is Burnsville, North Carolina, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 982 ft |
| High point | 9.8 mi | 2,013 ft |
| End | 15.6 mi | 936 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Burnsville, NC · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Yancey County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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