Rim Trail
Trail
17.1 mile
27.6 kilometer
point to point
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
2,764'
843 m
Descent: -5,111' -1,558 m
High: 5,210' 1,588 m
Low: 1,920' 585 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 32% (18°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Minor Issues
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Nantahala National Forest Office
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