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Running loop from Biltmore Forest

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Running loop from Biltmore Forest

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3.2

(10)

runners

Running loop from Biltmore Forest

02:18

15.9km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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2.70 km

Valley Springs section — Mountains-to-Sea Trail

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Running for 1175 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is North Carolina's official State Trail. This particular sections crosses back and forth across Dingle Creek on new footbridges.

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7.93 km

Bridge crossing the French Broad River

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The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses the French Broad River via a bridge open to both foot and motorized traffic. The bridge offers views of the river in both directions. If …

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7.95 km

Bridge crossing French Broad River

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail momentarily hops on the Blue Ridge Parkway to cross the French Broad River. The bridge offers views of the river in both directions. If you travel past …

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11.0 km

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Valley Springs section

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This part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail weaves back and forth over Dingle Creek via new footbridges. The trail, itself, travels through a forest with the Blue Ridge Parkway not far in the distance.

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15.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

14.8 km

1.05 km

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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49 %

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Running loop from Biltmore Forest

Valley Springs section — Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Bridge crossing the French Broad River

Bridge crossing French Broad River

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Valley Springs section

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