Welch Ridge Trail

Bryson City · Swain County · NC

6.3 miDistance

1,910 ftTotal climb

2,453 ftTotal descent

5,454 ftHigh point

4,463 ftLow point

ModerateDifficulty

groundSurface

Elevation profile

Welch Ridge Trail is a 6.3-mile moderate trail near Bryson City, in Swain County, NC. It climbs 1,910 ft and descends 2,453 ft, between 4,463 ft and a high point of 5,454 ft. Moderate difficulty: calculated from 13% avg grade · 12.6 mi round trip, 4,418 ft climb. The surface is ground. Mapped for hiking, trail running, equestrian.

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