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Clouds Rest Trail vs Nannie Ridge Trail #98

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Clouds Rest Trail Nannie Ridge Trail #98
Distance 9.1 mi15 km 4.4 mi7 km
Elevation gain 1,965 ft599 m 2,142 ft653 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Local Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from June to September Best from July to September
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Clouds Rest Trail vs Nannie Ridge Trail #98: which should you hike?

At 9.1 mi15 km, Clouds Rest Trail is the longer route — roughly 4.6 mi7 km more than Nannie Ridge Trail #98 (4.4 mi7 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Nannie Ridge Trail #98 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.