Cumberland Trail — Section 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road
~2 days · 16.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Cumberland Trail — Section 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road is known for
Section 5 of Cumberland Trail is an official 26.173 km point-to-point section from North Chickamauga SNA Trailhead to Hall Road Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,628 ft to 6,371 ft over 16.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.9 mi · 61%
- Downhill 4.0 mi · 24%
- Flat 2.4 mi · 15%
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 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cumberland Trail — Section 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road scores 35/100, 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 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Cumberland Trail — Section 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 16.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Cumberland Trail — Section 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road?
The Cumberland Trail — Section 5: North Chickamauga to Hall Road climbs roughly 6,972 ft total — about 423 ft per mile, topping out near 2,021 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.