Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald
~3 days · 21.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald is known for
Sections 10–12 of Bartram Trail is an official 37.2 km point-to-point section from Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,427 ft to 16,588 ft over 21.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.4 mi · 44%
- Downhill 8.6 mi · 40%
- Flat 3.4 mi · 16%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald scores 44/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald take?
Most backpackers hike the Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 21.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald go?
The Bartram Trail — Sections 10–12: Lake Nantahala to Cheoah Bald tops out near 5,056 ft over its 21.5 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.