The best running trails in Yancey County
43
runners
6
runs
Last updated: November 7, 2025
13
runners
1. Graybeard Mountain – Big Slaty loop from Montreat
14.6km
02:24
700m
700m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
7
runners
2. Brushy Mountain – Lookout Mountain loop from Montreat
8.37km
01:18
400m
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3
runners
3. Rainbow Mountain loop from Montreat
3.47km
00:31
100m
110m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5
runners
4. Licklog Knob – Glass Rock Knob loop from Montreat
16.3km
02:31
890m
890m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
5. Kitsuma Peak – Point Lookout loop from Black Mountain
20.5km
02:37
570m
570m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3
runners
6. Buckeye Knob loop from Old Fort
11.5km
01:54
490m
490m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3
runners
7. Kitsuma Peak – Point Lookout loop from Old Fort
15.9km
02:08
510m
510m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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