Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11
~5 days · 69 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11 is known for
Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11 (Neuse River Greenways & the Let'Lones) is a 5-day backpacking route of about 58 miles running from Falls Lake Dam south and east to Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center near Newton Grove, crossing the upper Coastal Plain through Johnston and Sampson counties. The trail follows river greenways along the Neuse and its tributaries, passes through game lands and bottomland hardwood forest, and transitions from Piedmont edge into the flat, sandy upper Coastal Plain.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 387 ft to 1,109 ft over 69 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.3 mi · 8%
- Downhill 4.8 mi · 7%
- Flat 56.0 mi · 85%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11 take?
Most backpackers hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11 in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 69 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 11 climbs roughly 1,158 ft total — about 17 ft per mile, topping out near 351 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — 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.