The best running trails in McDowell County
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Running in McDowell County 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 McDowell County—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.
Expert 00:41 4.20km | |
Intermediate 00:53 6.59km | |
Expert 03:46 24.7km | |
Expert 01:18 8.37km | |
Expert 00:31 3.47km | |
Expert 01:12 7.98km | |
Expert 02:31 16.3km | |
Expert 01:53 11.5km | |
Expert 02:08 15.9km |
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00:41
4.20km
9:39/km
160m
170m
Expert1
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 2
00:53
6.59km
7:58/km
180m
180m
Intermediate1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 
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03:46
24.7km
9:08/km
1,020m
1,020m
ExpertExpert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 4
01:18
8.37km
9:17/km
400m
400m
Expert7
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 5
00:31
3.47km
8:59/km
100m
110m
Expert3
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 6
01:12
7.98km
8:59/km
360m
360m
Expert5
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 7
02:31
16.3km
9:15/km
890m
890m
Expert5
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 8
01:53
11.5km
9:51/km
490m
490m
Expert3
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 9
02:08
15.9km
8:03/km
510m
510m
Expert3
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
02:08
15.9km
8:03/km
510m
510m
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