Jenkins Ridge Trail

Fontana Dam · Swain County · NC

8.7 miDistance

2,453 ftTotal climb

5,209 ftTotal descent

5,028 ftHigh point

2,189 ftLow point

ModerateDifficulty

groundSurface

Elevation profile

Jenkins Ridge Trail is a 8.7-mile moderate trail near Fontana Dam, in Swain County, NC. It climbs 2,453 ft and descends 5,209 ft, between 2,189 ft and a high point of 5,028 ft. Moderate difficulty: calculated from 17% avg grade · 17.5 mi round trip, 7,790 ft climb. The surface is ground. Mapped for hiking, trail running, equestrian.

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