Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14
5 days · 115.8 mi · moderate · Multi-day trek
Quick facts
What the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14 is known for
Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14 (Land of History) is a 5-day backpacking route of about 63 miles running from Singletary Lake State Park east through Bladen and Pender counties to Holly Shelter Game Land near Wilmington. The trail crosses longleaf pine savannas, game lands, and swamp forests on flat coastal terrain, passing through the historically rich lower Cape Fear region before entering the vast pocosins and carolina bay habitats of Holly Shelter.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 217 ft over 115.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.3 mi · 0%
- Downhill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Flat 115.2 mi · 100%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14 scores 18/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 14 climbs roughly 459 ft total — about 4 ft per mile, topping out near 72 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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.