The best running trails in Jackson County
101
runners
17
runs
Last updated: November 1, 2025
14
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1. Blackrock Mountain loop from Wolftown
12.2km
02:05
810m
810m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
12
runners
2. Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain loop from Brevard
8.09km
01:09
230m
230m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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13
runners
3. The Pinnacle – Blackrock Mountain loop from Wolftown
21.3km
03:34
1,320m
1,320m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
4. The Pinnacle loop from Wolftown
10.4km
01:39
590m
590m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
5. Sam Knob – Devils Courthouse loop from Waynesville
15.9km
02:12
430m
430m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4
runners
6. Running loop from Cullowhee
7.67km
00:49
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
7. Cullowhee Connector Trail loop from Cullowhee
6.88km
00:50
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
8. Sam Knob loop from Brevard
13.7km
01:57
410m
410m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4
runners
9. Cashiers Lake loop from Highlands
5.09km
00:32
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
10. Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain loop from Waynesville
14.7km
01:58
350m
350m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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