Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 9
6 days · 102 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 9 is known for
Segment 9 of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — "Revolution and Textiles" — runs east from Bryan Park in Greensboro to Eno River State Park near Hillsborough, about 71 miles across the gently rolling inner Piedmont through the textile-mill towns and colonial history of central North Carolina. The route traces the Haw River through Glencoe's restored 1880s mill village, passes the Occoneechee Speedway (site of the first-ever NASCAR race in 1949), and follows the Eno River's wooded banks through Hillsborough — a town central to the Regulator uprising and Revolutionary War. This easy-rated 6-day segment involves substantial road walking through small towns with frequent resupply opportunities.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,486 ft to 2,808 ft over 102 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.9 mi · 16%
- Downhill 16.9 mi · 17%
- Flat 69.2 mi · 68%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 9?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 9 climbs roughly 4,327 ft total — about 42 ft per mile, topping out near 860 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.