Bartram Trail — Sections 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala
~3 days · 17.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Bartram Trail — Sections 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala is known for
Sections 8–9 of Bartram Trail is an official 29.3 km point-to-point section from Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,287 ft to 17,480 ft over 17.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.6 mi · 55%
- Downhill 7.8 mi · 45%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
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 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bartram Trail — Sections 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala scores 41/100, 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 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala take?
Most backpackers hike the Bartram Trail — Sections 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 17.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Bartram Trail — Sections 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala go?
The Bartram Trail — Sections 8–9: Wallace Branch to Lake Nantahala tops out near 5,341 ft over its 17.3 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.