Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike
~2 days · 15.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike is known for
Section 4 of Cumberland Trail is an official 24.972 km point-to-point section from Big Possum Creek Trailhead to Mowbray Pike Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,284 ft to 5,394 ft over 15.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.9 mi · 44%
- Downhill 7.7 mi · 49%
- Flat 1.0 mi · 6%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike scores 30/100, 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 Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike take?
Most backpackers hike the Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 15.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike?
The Cumberland Trail — Section 4: Big Possum Creek to Mowbray Pike climbs roughly 5,673 ft total — about 361 ft per mile, topping out near 1,657 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. 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.