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Appalachian Mountains

The best running trails in the Appalachian Mountains

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Running in the Appalachian Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Appalachian Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. Presidential Traverse trail run — White Mountain National Forest

55.7km

09:53

3,460m

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

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2. Guild Tral to Point Park — Lookout Mountain

14.2km

01:54

410m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine & Lions Head Trail loop run — White Mountain National Forest

12.9km

02:39

1,260m

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4. Raven Rocks Overlook — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

7.71km

01:05

280m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Raccoon Mountain Reservoir trail loop — Chattanooga, Tennessee

23.0km

02:49

350m

360m

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6. Oklawaha Greenway — Hendersonville

10.4km

01:05

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Mount Hancock via Hancock Loop Trail — White Mountains National Forest

14.7km

02:03

730m

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8. Moat Mountain Trail run — White Mountain National Forest

8.19km

01:28

610m

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9. Starr King Trail run — White Mountain National Forest

10.7km

02:13

800m

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10. Table Rock Trail run — Table Rock State Park

11.3km

02:03

600m

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The best running trails in the Appalachian Mountains

1. Presidential Traverse trail run — White Mountain National Forest

2. Guild Tral to Point Park — Lookout Mountain

3. Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine & Lions Head Trail loop run — White Mountain National Forest

4. Raven Rocks Overlook — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

5. Raccoon Mountain Reservoir trail loop — Chattanooga, Tennessee

6. Oklawaha Greenway — Hendersonville

7. Mount Hancock via Hancock Loop Trail — White Mountains National Forest

8. Moat Mountain Trail run — White Mountain National Forest

9. Starr King Trail run — White Mountain National Forest

10. Table Rock Trail run — Table Rock State Park

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