Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 12
~5 days · 67.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 12 is known for
Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 12 (Agricultural Heartland) is a 5-day backpacking route of about 62 miles running from Howell Woods south through Sampson and Bladen counties to Suggs Mill Pond Game Land, crossing the broad, flat NC Coastal Plain. The route passes through an agricultural landscape of farm fields, game lands, and longleaf pine tracts on virtually level terrain, with the sandy soils and dark-water streams characteristic of the inner Coastal Plain.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 259 ft to 741 ft over 67.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.4 mi · 7%
- Downhill 6.3 mi · 9%
- Flat 56.9 mi · 84%
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 12 take?
Most backpackers hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 12 in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 67.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 12?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 12 climbs roughly 1,024 ft total — about 15 ft per mile, topping out near 230 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.