Bartram Trail — North Carolina Section
The North Carolina section of the historic Bartram Trail through the Nantahala National Forest with mountain balds and waterfalls.
Route overview
- Region
- North Carolina, United States
- Distance
- 80 miles
- Elevation gain
- 16,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Recommended duration
- 6 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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