Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 13
~3 days · 39.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 13 is known for
Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 13 (Carolina Bay Country) is a 3-day backpacking route of about 37 miles running from Suggs Mill Pond Game Land to Singletary Lake State Park through the Carolina bays region of Bladen County. The route winds through pocosin wetlands, longleaf pine savannas, and the elliptical depression wetlands — called Carolina bays — that give this segment its name, on flat terrain where the dominant challenge is navigating wet ground rather than elevation.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 171 ft to 397 ft over 39.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.4 mi · 1%
- Downhill 0.8 mi · 2%
- Flat 37.7 mi · 97%
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 13 take?
Most backpackers hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 13 in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 39.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 13?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 13 climbs roughly 180 ft total — about 5 ft per mile, topping out near 125 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.